Formula: Na2C2O4
Origin of name: from natrium = sodium and oxalate
Crystal system: monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
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Colour: light yellow
Diaphaneity: transparent
Luster: vitreous
Habit: granular nodules 1 to 2 cm, veinlet-like segregations, columnar crystals 3 to 5 mm long and 1 mm thick, radiating aggregates
Hardness: 3
Specific gravity: 2.32
Cleavage: 2; {100} perfect, {001} distinct
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