| Name: | Hydrobiotite Hbt |
| IMA Chemistry: | K(Mg,Fe2+)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4·nH2O |
| Chemistry Elements: | The mineral Hydrobiotite contains elements: Potassium (K) Magnesium (Mg) Iron (Fe) Silicon (Si) Aluminum (Al) Oxygen (O) Hydrogen (H) |
| Country of Type Locality: | Czech Republic |
| Year First Published: | 1882 |
| IMA Status: | Approved,Redefined |
| Status Notes: | Schrauf A (1882) Beiträge zur Kenntniss des associationskreises der magnesiasilicate, Zeitschrift für Krystallographie und Mineralogie 6, 321-388 Redefined: Brindley G W, Zalba P E, Bethke C M (1983) Hydrobiotite, a regular 1 : 1 interstratification of biotite and vermiculite layers, American Mineralogist 68, 420-425 |
| Structural Group Name: | Corrensite, Clay |
| Fleischer's Group Name: | smectite |
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| Oldest Known Age: | 4000 Million Years Ago |
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