IMA mineral species

Beidellite

(Na,Ca₀.₅)₀.₃Al₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * nH₂O

Smectite, phyllosilicate mineral.

Beidellite specimen
Beidellite Hydrous basic sodium calcium aluminum silicatte near Cameron Coconino County Arizona.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formula(Na,Ca₀.₅)₀.₃Al₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ * nH₂O
ElementsNa, Ca, Al, Si, O, H
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBei
Nickel–Strunz class9.EC.40

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Beidell, United States