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piotine
A monoclinic mineral, (Ca/2,Na)0.3(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2.4H2O ; smectite group; soft; massive; plastic; unctuous; in veins and cavities in serpentinite and basalt. Etymol: Greek "sapon" soap
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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