Kaolinite


[key-uh-luh-nahyt] /ˈkeɪ ə ləˌnaɪt/

noun
1.
a very common mineral, hydrated aluminum disilicate, Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 , formed by the alteration of other minerals, especially feldspar: the most common constituent of .
/ˈkeɪəlɪˌnaɪt/
noun
1.
a white or grey clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate in triclinic crystalline form, the main constituent of kaolin. Formula: Al2Si2O5(OH)4
kaolinite
(kā’ə-lĭ-nīt’)
A soft, white triclinic mineral occurring in friable masses. Kaolinite forms as the result of the hydrothermal alteration or weathering of feldspar. It is used in the ceramic industry. Chemical formula : Al2Si2O5(OH)4.

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