Chalconatronite

Overview

Na2Cu(CO3)2·3(H2O)
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.27 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Chalconatronite - 1.0-2.0  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	greenish blue
Streak	light greenish blue

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	-
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	vitreous, pearly

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 15.02.03.01

Class: 15

Group: 15.02

Subgroup: 15.02.03 - chalconatronite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
15.02.03.01	chalconatronite	Na2Cu(CO3)2·3(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 05.CB.40

Group : 05

Subgroup : CB

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
05.CB.40	chalconatronite	Na2Cu(CO3)2·3(H2O)

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