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SaponiteSaponite is a monoclinic mineral of the montmorillonite group. Its chemical formula is (½Ca,Na)0.33(Mg,Fe+2)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·4H2O. Additional recommended knowledgeIt is soft, massive, and plastic, and exists in veins and cavities in serpentinite and basalt. The name is derived from the Greek sapo, soap. Other names include bowlingite; mountain soap; piotine; soapstone. References
This article contains material from the U.S. Bureau of Mines Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms. Categories: Phyllosilicates | Sodium minerals | Calcium minerals | Iron minerals | Magnesium minerals | Aluminium minerals |
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