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smectite

Smectite vs Montmorillonite - What's the difference?

smectite | montmorillonite |


As nouns the difference between smectite and montmorillonite

is that smectite is (mineralogy) any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure while montmorillonite is (chemistry) any of a group of soft, clay-like silicate minerals having many industrial and technical uses.

Smectite vs Vermiculite - What's the difference?

smectite | vermiculite |


As nouns the difference between smectite and vermiculite

is that smectite is any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure while vermiculite is a hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting.

Smectite - What does it mean?

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Smectite vs Saponite - What's the difference?

smectite | saponite |


In mineralogy terms the difference between smectite and saponite

is that smectite is any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure while saponite is a trioctahedral smectite mineral.

Smectite vs Saliotite - What's the difference?

smectite | saliotite |


In mineralogy|lang=en terms the difference between smectite and saliotite

is that smectite is (mineralogy) any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure while saliotite is (mineralogy) a monoclinic phyllosilicate mineral in the smectite group with a pearly lustre.

As nouns the difference between smectite and saliotite

is that smectite is (mineralogy) any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that have a relatively open structure while saliotite is (mineralogy) a monoclinic phyllosilicate mineral in the smectite group with a pearly lustre.