Meaning smectite
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smectite


[(1/2Ca,Na)0.7(Al,Mg,Fe)4(Si,Al)8O20(OH)47nH2O)] A group of clay minerals that includes montmorillonite. This type of mineral tends to swell when exposed to water. Bentonite includes minerals of the s [..]
Source: glossary.oilfield.slb.com

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smectite


Group of clays
Source: nature.nps.gov

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smectite


Group of clays, those most susceptible to shrink-swell
Source: geomaps.wr.usgs.gov (offline)





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