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Minerals - Gaylussite | TerraCollect
Mineral - Gaylussite
Gaylussite
Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Carbonates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂ · 5H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Optical Properties
Color
white
gray
colorless
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
dipyramidal,
prismatic
Formation
Evaporit, Sedimentär
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rarely
Synonyms
Gaylussite