Trona
Trona is a mineral with the chemical formula Na3H(CO3)2·2H2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 2.5 - 3 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Trona properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Na3H(CO3)2·2H2O |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 - 3 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, gray, or yellowish |
| Formation | Formed by evaporating saline waters in alkaline lakes |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2.5–3 — soft
1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
Mineralyst
Wondering what you found?
Point your camera at any mineral and Mineralyst identifies it in seconds — with guided follow-up questions for a confident answer.
- Build a collection
- Keep a wish list
- 5 photos per find
- Share with friends
