Crystopedia
IMA mineral species

Natroxalate

🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily

Na₂(C₂O₄)

Oxalate mineral.

Natroxalate specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness3
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A copper coin scratches it.

⚖ Density2.32 g/cm³
Light
🔷 Monoclinic
Chemical formulaNa₂(C₂O₄)
ElementsNa, C, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness3
Density2.32 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolNx
Nickel–Strunz class10.AB.60

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

Care & Handling

  • 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Alluaiv Mountain, Russia

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  • Notable source / deposit
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