Sazykinaite-(Y) is an exceptionally rare sodium-yttrium carbonate mineral found in alkaline pegmatites of the Lovozero Massif. It typically occurs as small, pale yellow tabular crystals often associated with complex rare-earth bearing minerals in intrusive igneous environments.

Hardness

4-5

Mohs

Luster

Vitreous

Streak

White

Transparency

Transparent

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Sazykinaite-(Y)

Hardness: 4-5
Luster: Vitreous
Streak: White
Transparency: Transparent

Is this sazykinaite-(y)?

5-step field check

Run through these checks against the specimen in your hand. The more boxes tick, the more confident the ID.

1
Test the hardness
Try to scratch sazykinaite-(y) with a known reference. Sazykinaite-(Y) sits at Mohs 4-5 — softer than the next harder reference, harder than the previous one.
2
Check the streak
Drag the specimen across an unglazed porcelain plate. Sazykinaite-(Y) leaves a white streak.
3
Read the luster
Hold the specimen under a strong light. Sazykinaite-(Y) typically shows a vitreous luster.
4
Match the color range
Compare against the expected color range: yellow, yellowish-green, colorless.
5
Look at form & habit
Crystal system: orthorhombic. Typical habit: tabular crystals, wedge-shaped aggregates.

Often found alongside sazykinaite-(y)

Minerals reported to co-occur with sazykinaite-(y). Spotting these in float or country rock is a strong cue you are in the right ground.

All properties

Chemical formula: Na₃Y(CO₃)₃·6H₂O
Mohs hardness: 4-5
Density: 2.8-2.9 g/cm³
Colors: Yellow Yellowish-green Colorless
Streak: White
Luster: Vitreous
Transparency: Transparent
Crystal system: Orthorhombic
Crystal habit: Tabular Crystals, Wedge-shaped Aggregates
Cleavage: Good
Rarity: Rare
Uses: Collector
Host rock: Alkaline Pegmatites
Typical price: $50-300 per specimen

Where rockhounds find sazykinaite-(y)

Classic worldwide localities

Kola Peninsula, Russia
Lovozero Massif, Russia

Field-hunting tip

Look in alkaline pegmatites country — that is the host setting where sazykinaite-(y) typically forms. If you start seeing eudialyte, microcline, aegirine in float, you are in the right ground. Field specimens usually show a tabular crystals, wedge-shaped aggregates habit, so train your eye for that shape before scanning the outcrop.

Common questions

How do you identify sazykinaite-(y)?+

Mohs hardness is 4-5. It typically shows a vitreous luster. The streak is white. Common colors include yellow, yellowish-green, colorless.

Where is sazykinaite-(y) found?+

Notable localities include Kola Peninsula, Russia; Lovozero Massif, Russia.

How much is sazykinaite-(y) worth?+

Typical asking prices fall in the range of $50-300 per specimen. Quality, size, and provenance can move individual specimens well outside that range.

What minerals are found with sazykinaite-(y)?+

Sazykinaite-(Y) commonly co-occurs with Eudialyte, Microcline, Aegirine, Nepheline. Spotting any of these in float or country rock is a useful trip signal.

What kind of rock does sazykinaite-(y) form in?+

Sazykinaite-(Y) typically forms in alkaline pegmatites. Working float back to the host body is the standard way to chase a fresh occurrence.

What is sazykinaite-(y) used for?+

Sazykinaite-(Y) is used in collector.

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