Explanation

A carbonate mineral with a simple island like structure that contains water. The crystal is tabular; The aggregate is in the form of a shell or powder. White, often dyed yellow, gray, glass luster. Mohs hardness 1-1.5, density 2.55g/cm3. Easily soluble in water. Produced on the surface of dry alkali lakes or in some dry soil and volcanic eruptions. It is the raw mineral material of the soda industry.

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