A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Gaylussite |
|---|---|
| Description | Gaylussite, Na2Ca(CO3)2 - 5H2O (hydrated sodium calcium carbonate), is one of several carbonate minerals that form in non-marine evaporite deposits. Gaylussite is subject to dehydration which can cause cloudiness and deterioration and should therefore be stored in a sealed container. It is sometimes a well crystallized mineral displaying good, intricately faceted monoclinic forms. |
| Location | USA ▹ California. Near Searles Lake. |
| Photographer | Darla Sondrol. 2002-02-27. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #681. |
| Key words | gaylussite, California |
| Tech details | 396 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 2469 |
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