Imogolite

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Imogolite

Imogolite

Al₂SiO₃(OH)₄

Phyllosilicate mineral found in soils formed from volcanic ash

Properties

Chemical formula
Al₂SiO₃(OH)₄
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
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Hardness (Mohs)
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Color
White
Luster
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Streak
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Density
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Cleavage
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Fracture
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Tenacity
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Crystal habit
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Transparency
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Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
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Radioactivity
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Refractive index
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Optical character
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Birefringence
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Pleochroism
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Strunz classification
9.ED.20
Dana classification
71.1.5.3
IMA status
Redefined mineral (Rd)
IMA symbol
Imo
Locality
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Type locality
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Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after imogo

Source: Wikidata

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