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kaolinite

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ka·o·lin·ite  (k-l-nt)
n.
A mineral, Al2Si2O5(OH)4, that is the principal constituent of kaolin.
kao·lin·itic (-l-ntk) adj.
kaolinite [ˈkeɪəlɪˌnaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a white or grey clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate in triclinic crystalline form, the main constituent of kaolin. Formula: Al2Si2O5(OH)4
kaolinite  (k-l-nt)
A soft, white triclinic mineral occurring in friable masses. Kaolinite forms as the result of the hydrothermal alteration or weathering of feldspar. It is used in the ceramic industry. Chemical formula : Al2Si2O5(OH)4.
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Noun1.kaolinite - a mineral consisting of aluminum silicate; main source of kaolin
mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition


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