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Roger Weller, geology instructor

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Kaolinite is Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Kaolinite is a very common clay mineral.  Its composition is a hydrous aluminum
silicate.  It is primarily used for making china and pottery.  However, kaolinite (also
known as kaolin) when mixed with the thickener, pectin, is known as Kaopectate.
 

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