kaolinite
nounEtymology From kaolin + -ite (see kaolin for more).
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄; one of the kaolin group of minerals.
- Synonyms
- kaolin, kaoline, lithomarge, lithomarga, china clay, paper clay
- Derived terms
- kaolinitic
- Related terms
- dickite, halloysite, nacrite