The open encyclopedia of minerals
Mineralogist.org
Minerals A–ZSearchCollectionsBrowse by PropertyIdentify a SpecimenCompare MineralsLocalities MapGlossaryContribute Search the Database →
Silicate

Halloysite-10Å

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ClassSilicate

Halloysite-10Å

Halloysite-10Å is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄·2H₂O.

It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group Cm). It is a member of the Clay, Kaolinite structural group.

IMA symbol Hly-10Å, grandfathered status — known before the IMA’s founding, named in 1934.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more H minerals or help write this entry.