Mineral - Shortite
Shortite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Carbonates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Na₂Ca₂(CO₃)₃
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
3
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
whiteyellowgreen
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
orthorhombic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
wedge-shaped, prismatic, tabular
Formation
Sedimentär, Magmatisch
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Very rare
Synonyms
Shortite