SMECTITE

Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate

 Cleavage: cleavage type

 Colour: possible and observed colours

 Fracture: Known fracture

 Hardness: value

 Luster: known

 Streak: known

 Possible Useage: Smectite clays, both natural and synthetic, are commonly used as suspending and thickening agents in bleach cleaners.

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database