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 |
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 |
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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 |
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.