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Name: Rectorite
Rec
IMA Chemistry: (Na,Ca)Al4(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4ยท2H2O
Chemistry Elements: The mineral Rectorite contains elements:
Sodium (Na)
Calcium (Ca)
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Country of Type Locality: USA
Year First Published: 1891
IMA Status: Approved
Status Notes: Brackett R N, Williams J F (1891) Newtonite and rectorite - two new minerals of the kaolinite group, The American Journal of Science 142, 11-21
Structural Group Name: Corrensite, Clay
Fleischer's Group Name: smectite
Crystal Systems:
Oldest Known Age: 3074 Million Years Ago
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