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Deweylite

Formula:
Mg
 
4
Si
 
3
O
 
10
·6H
 
2
O ?


A mixture of various poorly ordered trioctahedral 1:1 and 2:1 layer silicates, mainly lizardite and stevensite.

Classification of Deweylite

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Chemical Properties of Deweylite

Formula:
Mg
 
4
Si
 
3
O
 
10
·6H
 
2
O ?
Essential elements:H, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:H, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Deweylite

Synonyms:
DeveiliteGimnitePseudodeweylitePseudogymnite
Other Languages:
German:Deveilit
Deweylit
Gimnit
Pseudodeweylit
Pseudogymnit
Spanish:Deveilita
Deweylita
Gimnita
Pseudodeweylita
Pseudogymnita

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.

References for Deweylite

Reference List:Clark, 1993, "Hey's Mineral Index"
R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)

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