Halloysite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A monoclinic-domatic clay mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Belgian geologist Omalius d'Halloy + -ite.

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