Difference between revisions of "Saponite"
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | rock soap; mountain soap; saponita, piedra | + | rock soap; mountain soap; saponita, piedra jabón (Esp.); saponite, pierre à savon (Fr.); pedra-sabão (Port.); Saponit (Deut.); saponiet (Ned.) |
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 24 July 2013
Description
A montmorillonite type clay. Saponite is composed of hydrated aluminum magnesium silicate. The soft mineral has a greasy or soapy feel. It is used as a filler in crayons.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rock soap; mountain soap; saponita, piedra jabón (Esp.); saponite, pierre à savon (Fr.); pedra-sabão (Port.); Saponit (Deut.); saponiet (Ned.)