Palygorskite

Properties

Formula (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH)·4H2O
Abbreviation Plg
Classifications Palygorskite (group), Minerals containing H2O, Minerals containing OH
Luminescence emitter M[n]OH
IMA Status Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1862
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group C2/m (#12)
Tags Hydrated , Hydroxide , Mineral, Aluminosilicate

Composition

Element Atoms
Si 4
O 15
H 9
Mg ~1
Al ~1