ILLITE


Meaning of ILLITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(K,H3O)(Al,Mg,Fe)2(Si,Al)4O10[(OH)2,(H2O)]

IMA Status:

Not IMA Approved

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Perfect

Color:

white.

Density:

2.6 - 2.9, Average = 2.75

Diaphaniety:

Translucent

Hardness:

1-2 - Between Talc and Gypsum

Luster:

Earthy (Dull)

Streak:

white

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