Blödite

Formula:  Na2Mg(SO4)2 . 4H2O

Origin of name:  For Carl Blöde, German chemist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Colourless, greyish, bluish green, reddish

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

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Habit:  Crystals short prismatic; massive granular, compact

Hardness:  2.5 to 3

Specific gravity:  2.25

Cleavage:  None

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