Slyusareva, M.N. (1969) Hydroglauberite, a new mineral of the hydrous sulfate group. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 98(1): 59-62.

Classification of HydroglauberiteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):

7.CD.20

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H₂O
D : With only large cations

Dana 8th ed.:

29.4.1.1

29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
4 : A_mB_n(XO₄)_p·xH₂O, with (m+n):p < 3:2 and > 1:1

Hey's CIM Ref.:

25.4.7

25 : Sulphates
4 : Sulphates of Ca, Sr and Ba

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Symbol	Source	Reference for Standard
Hglb	IMA–CNMNC	Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of HydroglauberiteHide

Lustre:

Silky

Transparency:

Translucent

Comment:

Silky when in aggregates

Colour:

White

Streak:

White

Cleavage:

Distinct/Good
Three noted, one of which is parallel to elongation

Density:

1.510 g/cm³ (Measured)

Optical Data of HydroglauberiteHide

Type:

Biaxial (-)

RI values:

n_α = 1.488 n_γ = 1.500

Max. Birefringence:

δ = 0.012
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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Surface Relief:

Moderate

Dispersion:

weak

Chemistry of HydroglauberiteHide

Mindat Formula:

Na₁₀Ca₃(SO₄)₈ · 6H₂O

Element Weights:

Element	% weight
O	49.561 %
S	20.911 %
Na	18.741 %
Ca	9.801 %
H	0.986 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Elements listed:

Ca, H, Na, O, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of HydroglauberiteHide

Crystal System:

Monoclinic

Morphology:

felted aggregates of fibrous crystals, dense masses

Comment:

Point Group: n.d.; Space Group: n.d. Z = n.d.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:

d-spacing	Intensity
3.08 Å	(100)
9.20 Å	(90)
2.78 Å	(90b)
4.60 Å	(80)
2.90 Å	(70)
4.20 Å	(60)
3.52 Å	(60)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):

Paragenetic Mode	Earliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event	<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]

Type Occurrence of HydroglauberiteHide

Type Locality:

ⓘ Kushkanatau salt deposit, Lower Amu Darya River (Amydar'ya), Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan

General Appearance of Type Material:

Dense, snow-white masses; appears as fibers under magnification

Place of Conservation of Type Material:

A.E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, numbers 72170, 72171.
Smithsonian (National Museum of Natural History), Washington, D.C., USA, number 148423.

Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Reference:

Slyusareva, M.N. (1969) Hydroglauberite, a new mineral of the hydrous sulfate group. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 98(1): 59-62.

Synonyms of HydroglauberiteHide

IMA1968-026

Other Language Names for HydroglauberiteHide

Dutch:Hydroglauberiet

German:Hydroglauberit

Simplified Chinese:水钙芒硝

Spanish:Hydroglauberita

Traditional Chinese:水鈣芒硝

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:

11 photos of Hydroglauberite associated with Glauberite	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂
9 photos of Hydroglauberite associated with Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
4 photos of Hydroglauberite associated with Andersonite	Na₂Ca(UO₂)(CO₃)₃ · 6H₂O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping Hide

7.CD.	Argesite	(NH₄)₇Bi₃Cl₁₆	Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3c
7.CD.	Campostriniite	(Bi³⁺,Na)₃(NH₄,K)₂Na₂(SO₄)₆ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CD.05	Matteuccite	NaHSO₄ · H₂O	Mon. m
7.CD.10	Mirabilite	Na₂SO₄ · 10H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CD.15	Lecontite	(NH₄,K)NaSO₄ · 2H₂O	Orth. 222 : P2₁2₁2₁
7.CD.25	Eugsterite	Na₄Ca(SO₄)₃ · 2H₂O	Mon.
7.CD.30	Görgeyite	K₂Ca₅(SO₄)₆ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CD.35	Syngenite	K₂Ca(SO₄)₂ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CD.35	Antofagastaite	Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂ · 1.5H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/m
7.CD.35	Koktaite	(NH₄)₂Ca(SO₄)₂ · H₂O	Mon. 2/m : P2₁/b
7.CD.40	Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O	Mon. 2/m
7.CD.45	Chinleite-(Y)	NaY(SO₄)₂ · H₂O	Trig. 32
7.CD.45	Bassanite	Ca(SO₄) · 0.5H₂O	Mon. 2 : B2
7.CD.45	Chinleite-(Nd)	NaNd(SO₄)₂ · H₂O	Trig. 32 : P3₂21
7.CD.45	Chinleite-(Ce)	NaCe(SO₄)₂(H₂O)	Trig. 32 : P3₂21
7.CD.50	Zircosulfate	(Zr,Ti)(SO₄)₂ · 4H₂O	Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Fddd
7.CD.55	Schieffelinite	Pb₁₀Te⁶⁺₆O₂₀(OH)₁₄(SO₄)(H₂O)₅	Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm
7.CD.60	Montanite	Bi₂(TeO₆) · nH₂O	Hex. 6 : P6
7.CD.65	Omongwaite	Na₂Ca₅(SO₄)₆ · 3H₂O	Mon. 2 : B2

Other InformationHide

Notes:

Tastes salty, slightly bitter.
Decomposed by H2O to form gypsum.
Easily dissolved by dilute HCl.

Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for HydroglauberiteHide

Reference List:

Slyusareva, M.N. (1969) Hydroglauberite, a new mineral of the hydrous sulfate group. Zapiski Vsesoyuznogo Mineralogicheskogo Obshchestva: 98(1): 59-62.

Fleischer, Michael (1970) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 55 (1-2) 317-323

Gu Shuqi, Lin Huanzhu (1986) Experimental Studies on Hydroglauberite. Chinese Science Bulletin: 31(9): 624-629.

(2005) Hydroglauberite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for HydroglauberiteHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.

Argentina
Salta Province Los Andes department San Antonio de los Cobres ⓘ Salar del Rincon	Ovejero Toledo et al. (2009)
Australia
South Australia Wakefield Regional Council Lochiel ⓘ Lake Bumbunga	R. Bottrill
Canada
Saskatchewan ⓘ Ceylon Lake	Last (1990)
China
Qinghai Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.) ⓘ Da Qaidam salt lake (Dachaidan salt lake)	Zheng et al. (2005)
Mangnai City (Mangya Co.) ⓘ Dalangtan lake	Mianping Zheng and Xifang Liu (2010)
Tibet Nagqu Nyima Co. (Nima Co.) ⓘ Khangro Caka (Kangru Chaka)	Shaoxiu (1991)
ⓘ Margog Caka (Ma'erguo Chaka)	Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +1 other reference
Ngari Gê'gyai Co. (Geji Co.) ⓘ Chagcam Caka (Zhacang Chaka)	Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +2 other references
ⓘ Xinjiang	Jihe Dong and Bingxiao Li (1981)
Germany
Lower Saxony Lüneburg District Lüneburg ⓘ Lüneburger Kalkberg	Weiß (1990)
Rhineland-Palatinate Vulkaneifel Daun Üdersdorf ⓘ Hasenberg quarry ?	Hentschel (2014) +1 other reference
Japan
Fukushima Prefecture Minamisōma City ⓘ Odaka town	Seki et al. (1987)
Spain
Castile-La Mancha Toledo Villarrubia de Santiago (Ocaña) ⓘ Virgen del Castellar Mine (El Castellar Mine)	Calvo Rebollar (2014)
Switzerland
Vaud Aigle Bex ⓘ Salt mine	Musée Cantonale de Géologie de ...
USA
Arizona Maricopa County Painted Rock Mountains Painted Rock Mining District Theba Rowley Mine ⓘ 125 foot level	Kampf et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Yavapai County Camp Verde Mining District ⓘ Camp Verde	Sorrell (n.d.)
Nevada Lander County Reese River Mining District ⓘ Apex Mine (Rundberg Mine; Early Day Mine)	Jensen et al. (2012)
Uzbekistan (TL)
Karakalpakstan Lower Amu Darya River (Amydar'ya) ⓘ Kushkanatau salt deposit (TL)	Slyusareva (1969) +1 other reference

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