Mineral - Kaolinite
Kaolinite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
Al₄[(OH)₈|Si₄O₁₀]
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
2 - 2.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
white
Birefringence
Luster
Earthy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
triclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
earthy, massive
Formation
Sedimentär
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Common
Synonyms
Kaolinite