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Nontronite
Name
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Na₀.₃Fe³⁺₂(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₂·nH₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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1.5–2
Mohs hardness
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2.2–2.3
Specific gravity
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greenish-white
Streak
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Waxy, resinous, dull
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Clay, Smectite-vermiculite
Structural group
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Non · Approved
IMA
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1827
Named in
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Green, Yellow, Brown
Typical colors
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Na · Fe · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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