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Empirical formula: H8Al2O11Si2
a: 5.200 Å
b: 8.920 Å
c: 10.250 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 100.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 468.21 Å3
Space group: C1m1
Calculated density: 2.087 g/cm3
Z: 2
Formula weight: 294.191 g/mole
Common name: Halloysite
Short description: Halloysite is used to make clay and produce the highest quality porcelain.
Keyword: clay
Keyword: porcelain
Citation of a publication: Reference: Zeitschrift fuer Kristallographie, Kristallgeometrie, Kristallphysik 90 (1935) p35-43 Authors: Mehmel, M
IUPAC name: Aluminium silicate hydroxide
Copyright notice: Crystallographic information obtained from CIF file from Inorganic Crystal Structure Database. ICSD Collection Code: 26716
Layman's explanation: Halloysite was first discovered in 1826 by Berthier in Angleur, Belgium. Halloysite clays are mined in Northland, New Zealand. There are two sites in Northland where halloysite is found: Matauri Bay and Mahimahi. Halloysite is used to make clay that can be used in many different things. Clay is exported to 24 countries for the manufacturing of tableware such as porcelain, bone china and fine china. It can also be used for hi-tech ceramic applications. Finally, halloysite clays can be employed extensively as suspension agents in glaze preparations.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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