kaolinite

Etymology

From kaolin + -ite (see kaolin for more).

noun

  1. (mineralogy) A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄; one of the kaolin group of minerals.

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