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Natron Mineral Data
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General Natron Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Na2CO3•10(H2O) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 286.14 gm |
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Sodium 16.07 % Na 21.66 % Na2O |
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Hydrogen 7.05 % H 62.96 % H2O |
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Carbon 4.20 % C 15.38 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 72.69 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Na2(CO3)•10(H2O) |
| Environment: |
Saline lake beds in arid environments. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) Prehistoric |
| Locality: |
Ragtown, Nevada, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Latin for "soda." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Natron  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 16033 |
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PDF 15-800 |
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Soda |
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