Hectorite
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| ChemSpider ID | 32697473 |
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| Unit cell | a = 5. 25 Å, b = 9. 18 Å; c = 16 Å; β = 99°; Z = 2 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic crystal system |
| Crystal class | H-M symbol |
| Crystal habit | Thin laths and aggregates |
| Optical properties | Biaxial (-) - 2V small |
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| ID | 2595455 |
About Hectorite
Hectorite is a rare soft, greasy, white clay mineral with a chemical formula of Na 0. 3 3Si 4O 10 2. Hectorite was first described in 1941 and named for an occurrence in the United States near Hector . . .
