Palygorskite

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Palygorskite

(Mg,Al)₅(Si,Al)₈O₂₀(OH)₂·8H₂O

Phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Mg,Al)₅(Si,Al)₈O₂₀(OH)₂·8H₂O
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.EE.20
Dana classification
74.3.1a.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Plg
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Palygorskaya

Source: Wikidata

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