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Vaalite

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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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