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Gaylussite
Name
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Na₂Ca(CO₃)₂·5H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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1.991
Specific gravity
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White to pale gray
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {110}, perfect; on {001}, imperfect
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Gyl · Grandfathered
IMA
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1826
Named in
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Colorless to pale yellow or pale gray, white; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · C · O · H
Elements
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