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Esquema molecular
Dawsonite
NaAlCO3(OH)2
Description
Dawsonite is a rare sodium aluminum carbonate mineral often found in sedimentary rocks and oil shales.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
NaAlCO3(OH)2
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
ortorrómbico
Luster
Vítreo a nacarado
Streak
Blanca
Density
2.44 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
350 °C
Mohs Scale — 3/10
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Referencia: Calcita
Color
#ffffff
#cccccc
#f0f0f0
Incoloro, blanco o grisáceo
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Research into carbon capture and storage
Uso industrial
Potential as flame retardant additive and raw material for alumina
Similar minerals
Derivatives and uses
Alumina compounds and carbonates
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Canadá, Estados Unidos, Rusia, China
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Na · Al · C · O · H
H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass1.008 u
Density0.0899 g/cm³
Melting point-259.2 °C
Boiling point-252.9 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
