Difference between revisions of "Mountain soap"

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Description

A montmorillonite type clay. Mountain soap, or saponite, it 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; saponite