IMA mineral species

Gordaite

NaZn₄(SO₄)(OH)₆Cl·6H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

GreenWhite & Clear

Gordaite specimen
Gordaite Hettstedt1-3.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNaZn₄(SO₄)(OH)₆Cl·6H₂O
ElementsNa, Zn, S, O, H, Cl
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolGda
Nickel–Strunz class7.DF.50

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Caracoles, Chile