Mineral - Palygorskite
Palygorskite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
(Mg,Al)₂Si₄O₁₀(OH) · 4H₂O
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2 - 2.5
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
Birefringence
Luster
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
Formation
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Synonyms
Palygorskite