Allophane

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Allophane

Allophane

Al₂O₃(SiO₂)₁.₃-₂.₀·2.5-3.0H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Al₂O₃(SiO₂)₁.₃-₂.₀·2.5-3.0H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Amorphous solid
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
White
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.ED.20
Dana classification
71.1.5.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Alp
Locality
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Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after visual appearance

Source: Wikidata

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