Saponite [ (Ca,Na)0.3(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·4H2O ]
Material properties
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| Crystal symmetry | Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group C2/m (#12) |
| Tags | Hydroxide , Mineral, Silicate , Hydrated |
Composition
| Element | Wt% |
|---|---|
| H | 2.1 |
| Na | 0.48 |
| Mg | 11.39 |
| Ca | 0.83 |
| Fe | 8.72 |
| Al | 5.62 |
| Si | 17.55 |
| O | 53.31 |
| Total: | 100 |
Specimens of Saponite
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