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Vaalite
Formula:
(Mg,Fe)
7
(Si,Al,Fe)
8
O
20
(OH)
4
·2H
2
O
A variety of
Vermiculite
A variety of Vermiculite that was originally described from Vaal river, South Africa.
Classification of Vaalite
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Chemical Properties of Vaalite
Formula:
(Mg,Fe)
7
(Si,Al,Fe)
8
O
20
(OH)
4
·2H
2
O
Essential elements:
H, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:
Al, Fe, H, Mg, O, Si
Other Names for Vaalite
Other Languages:
German:
Vaalit
Spanish:
Vaalita
Other Information
Health Warning:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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Localities for Vaalite
(TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
South Africa
Vaal river
No reference listed
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