The open encyclopedia of minerals
Mineralogist.org
Minerals A–ZSearchCollectionsBrowse by PropertyIdentify a SpecimenCompare MineralsLocalities MapGlossaryContribute Search the Database →
Sulfate

Metathénardite

Na₂(SO₄)
Crystal systemHexagonal
ClassSulfate

Metathénardite

Metathénardite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula Na₂(SO₄).

It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system (space group P6_3/mmc). It is a member of the Aphthitalite structural group.

IMA symbol Mthn, IMA status: approved, named in 2015.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more M minerals or help write this entry.