Natron is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of sodium carbonate decahydrate, historically associated with ancient Egyptian civilization. It was widely used in antiquity for cleansing, ritual preparation, preservation practices, and early material crafts.

This natron is offered as a natural mineral product, described by Dendera as originating from the Abydos region of Egypt, an area of deep historical significance. While natron is most commonly documented from Egyptian soda lakes such as Wadi el‑Natrun, this product is presented for educational, historical, mineralogical, and craft purposes.

Not intended for food or medical use.

This item is sold as a natural mineral specimen, not as a bath salt, cleaning additive, or recreated sodium blend.

Natural natron forms only under specific environmental conditions and is rarely available on the retail market as an identifiable mineral. Most products labeled “natron” today are modern mixtures of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate used for ritual or cosmetic purposes. By contrast, this offering is presented as a mineralogical and historical specimen, valued for its material authenticity rather than volume or utility.

The price reflects:

The scarcity of true natron offered as a mineral specimen
Careful sourcing and handling of a highly water‑soluble, fragile mineral
Its educational and historical significance rather than commodity salt value
Small‑batch availability, documentation, and curation

For these reasons, this product is priced in line with collector and reference mineral specimens, not mass‑market salts.

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Dendera Natron – Traditional Egyptian Mineral Salt