kaolinite
A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al2Si2O5(OH)4; one of the kaolin group of minerals.
Synonyms
- kaolin
- paper clay
A kind of
- mineral
Related words
- kaolinitic
Where this comes from
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