Palygorskite

Facts

Chemical formula

(Mg,Al)₅(Si,Al)₈O₂₀(OH)₂·8H₂O

Crystal system

Monoclinic

Elements in formula

Magnesium, Aluminium, Silicon, Oxygen, Hydrogen

Number of elements

5

IMA status

Grandfathered

Named after

Palygorskaya

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q414065