Mirabilite
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| Crystal system | Monoclinic crystal system |
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| Crystal class | H-M symbol |
| Crystal habit | Granular or well-formed coarse crystals |
| Formula mass | 322. 9 g/mol |
| Optical properties | Biaxial (–), 2V=75. 93° |
| Mohs scale hardness | 1. 5–2 |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellowish-white, greenish-white |
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| ID | 2971858 |
About Mirabilite
Mirabilite, also known as Glauber's salt, is a hydrous sodium sulfate mineral with the chemical formula Na₂SO₄·10H₂O. It is a vitreous, colorless to white monoclinic mineral that forms as an evaporite from sodium sulfate-bearing brines. It is found around saline springs and along saline playa lakes.