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beidellite

A monoclinic mineral, (Na,Ca0.5)0.3Al2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2.nH2O ; smectite group; aluminum rich and poor in magnesium and iron; a common constituent of soils and certain clay deposits (e.g., metabentonite). Compare: montmorillonite

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