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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