Adamsite-(Y) facts for kids

Adamsite-(Y) is a special mineral that can be found in different colors. It might be white, light pink, or light purple. Sometimes, it doesn't have any color at all! This mineral is made up of tiny crystals.

What is Adamsite-(Y)?

Adamsite-(Y) is a type of mineral, which is a natural solid found in the Earth. It gets its name from a famous Professor named Frank Dawson Adams. He was a professor at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He lived a long time ago, from 1859 to 1942.

Where Can You Find Adamsite-(Y)?

You can find Adamsite-(Y) in a specific place in Quebec, Canada. It's found in a rock digging site called the Poudrette quarry. Quarries are places where people dig out rocks and minerals from the ground.

How Does Adamsite-(Y) Form?

This mineral forms in a special kind of rock structure called a pegmatite dike. Imagine a giant crack in the Earth's crust that gets filled with hot, melted rock. That's a dike! For Adamsite-(Y) to form, this dike needs to be very hot.

What Are Its Special Features?

Adamsite-(Y) has a few interesting features.

• It is only a little bit radioactive. This means it gives off very small amounts of energy.
• It is quite soft. You can easily scratch it with another mineral called calcite.
• It also breaks apart easily.