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Nahcolite Mineral Data
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General Nahcolite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
NaHCO3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 84.01 gm |
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Sodium 27.37 % Na 36.89 % Na2O |
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Hydrogen 1.20 % H 10.72 % H2O |
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Carbon 14.30 % C 52.39 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 57.14 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na(HCO3) |
| Environment: |
Continental evaporite deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1929 |
| Locality: |
Searles Lake, San Bernardino County, California, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the nmonic of the chemical formula (NaHCO). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Nahcolite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Baking soda |
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ICSD 18183 |
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PDF 15-700 |
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Sodium bicarbonate |
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