- Blödite
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name = Blödite
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formula = Na2Mg(SO4)2·4(H2O
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color = Colorless, reddish, bluish-green, yellow
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system =monoclinic
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mohs = 2.5 - 3
luster = Vitreous
refractive = α = 1.483, β = 1.486, γ = 1.487
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gravity = 2.23
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other =Blödite is a
hydrate dsodium magnesium sulfate mineral with formula: Na2Mg(SO4)2·4(H2O).The mineral is clear to yellow in color and formsmonoclinic crystal s. A synonym for the mineral is bloedite.Blödite is named for German chemistCarl August Blöde (1773-1820) and is found in evaporiticsedimentary environments such as theGreat Salt Lake ,Utah . The type locality is Ischler Salzberg, UpperAustria .ee also
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*List of minerals named after people References
* [http://webmineral.com/data/Blodite.shtml Webmineral]
* [http://www.mindat.org/min-695.html Mindat.org]
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