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Gaylussite Mineral Data
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General Gaylussite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 296.15 gm |
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Sodium 15.53 % Na 20.93 % Na2O |
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Calcium 13.53 % Ca 18.94 % CaO |
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Hydrogen 3.40 % H 30.42 % H2O |
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Carbon 8.11 % C 29.72 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 59.43 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
CaNa2(CO3)2•5(H2O) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1826 |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the French chemist and physicist, J. L. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Gaylussite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Gay Lussite |
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Natrocalcite |
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