IMA mineral species

Northupite

Na₃Mg(CO₃)₂Cl

Carbonate mineral.

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Northupite specimen
Northupite.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaNa₃Mg(CO₃)₂Cl
ElementsNa, Mg, C, O, Cl
Crystal systemCubic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolNup
Nickel–Strunz class5.BF.05

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Searles Lake, United States

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.