Nontronite

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Nontronite

Nontronite

Na₀.₃Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * nH₂O

Smectite, phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Na₀.₃Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * nH₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Yellow
Luster
—
Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.EC.40
Dana classification
71.3.1a.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Non
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after arrondissement of Nontron

Source: Wikidata

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