1996 XY14. Discovered 1996 Dec. 10 at the Beijing Observatory at Xinglong. (*MPO 8707)
Xiuyanyu is a kind of jade produced in Xiuyan County, in northeastern China, famous for its long historical standing to be used for making various kinds of art sculptures. It has the reputation of Oriental Beauty Jade. (M 53954)
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(2006). (21313) Xiuyanyu [2.21, 0.16, 5.6]. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34361-5_1893
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