Formula: NaCl . 2H2O
Origin of name: From Greek hydor = water and halite
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
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Colour: Colourless, white, pale gray, brown pink, green
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous to somewhat greasy
Habit: Crystals octahedral, minute, rarely tetrahedral; massive, compact
Hardness: 6 to 6.5
Specific gravity: 3.0 to 3.3
Cleavage: None
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