IMA mineral species

Gaylussite

Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂·5H₂O

Carbonate mineral.

YellowGrayWhite & Clear

Gaylussite specimen
Gaylussite-304155.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNa₂Ca(CO₃)₂·5H₂O
ElementsNa, Ca, C, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density2 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolGyl
Nickel–Strunz class5.CB.35

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