Smectite (group) [ A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O ]

Material properties

Formula A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
Abbreviation Sme
Classification Clay
Members Sauconite, Stevensite, Illite-Smectite 11.5A, Swinefordite, Saponite, Yakhontovite, Nontronite, Ferrosaponite, Montmorillonite, Fe, Illite-Smectite 12.0A, Beidellite, Saliotite, Zincsilite, Hectorite, Montmorillonite, Volkonskoite
Luminescence emitters H-O-H, M[n]OH
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic
Tags Aluminosilicate , Hydrated, Group

Composition

H, Mg, Ca, Fe, Si, O, Al, Na, Cr, Ni, Zn, Cu