About Nahcolite
Naturally occurring sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), often forming white efflorescent crusts. It's a purifying and balancing stone, believed to neutralize negativity and promote clarity.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Grey, Brown, often forms efflorescent crusts
Geological & Scientific Details
Nahcolite is classified as a carbonate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). Common crystal habits include elongated crystals, fibrous masses, friable porous aggregates.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Carbonate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
- IMA Symbol: Nah[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Crystal Habit: Elongated crystals, fibrous masses, friable porous aggregates
- Twinning: Common on [101]
- Cleavage: {101} perfect, {111} good, {100} distinct
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Trona
- Thermonatrite
- Halite
- Gaylussite
- Northupite