IMA mineral species

Shortite

Mixed sodium/calcium carbonate mineral.

YellowGreenWhite & Clear

Shortite specimen
Shortite-20226.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSot
Nickel–Strunz class5.AC.25

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Green River formation (Sweetwater Co.), United States