Kaolinite
Kaolinite is a mineral with the chemical formula Al2Si2O5(OH)4. It has a Mohs hardness of 2-2.5 and pearly to dull luster.
Kaolinite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Al2Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Mohs hardness | 2-2.5 |
| Luster | Pearly to dull |
| Typical colors | White, yellowish, gray, greenish |
| Formation | Forms from the weathering of feldspar-rich rocks |
| Rarity | 3 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2–2.5 — very soft
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