IMA mineral species
Tychite
Na₆Mg₂(CO₃)₄(SO₄)
Carbonate-sulfate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density2.635 g/cm³
Average
| Chemical formula | Na₆Mg₂(CO₃)₄(SO₄) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Na, Mg, C, O, S |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.635 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tyc |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.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
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Tychite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4001123 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Cubic