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Thénardite
Name
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Na₂(SO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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2.664
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect; on {101}, fair; on {100}, interrupted
Cleavage
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Fddd
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Thn · Approved
IMA
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1826
Named in
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White, Colorless, Gray, Brown, Yellow
Typical colors
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Na · S · O
Elements
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