Smectite-clay
A rock classification type
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About Smectite-clay
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49392
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49392:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
959aa473-f576-4344-8a51-2404c531312d
Classification of Smectite-clay
Sub-divisions of Smectite-clay
- Smectite-clay
Mineralogy of Smectite-clay
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Smectite | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Beidellite | (Na,Ca0.5)0.3Al2((Si,Al)4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
Montmorillonite | (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
Internet Links for Smectite-clay
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References for Smectite-clay
Reference List:
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil