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Is calcium bentonite clay and di tri octahedral smectite the same?
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Bentonite clay contains predominately the clay mineral Montmorillonite. This is a dioctahedral clay.
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Are smectite montmorillite clay and bentonite clay the same?
According to my archaeology professor, yes.
What is the Composition of drilling mud?
Water-based drilling mud most commonly consists of bentonite clay (gel) with additives such as barium sulfate (barite), calcium carbonate (chalk) or hematite.
What are some mineral resources found in Tennessee other than ball clay?
Some other mineral resources found in Tennessee other than ball clay are smectite, oil, and coal.
Chemical composition of red clay?
The red color comes from the large amounts of Iron Oxide (or rust) in the clay. Clay is generally made up of groups of minerals that include the kaolin, smectite, illite, and chlorite groups. Also see the related link.
What is the formula for clay?
Clay is not an element represented in the periodic system. It is a mixture of different elements and molecules. Clay tends to be aluminum silicates (AlSi) with oxygen/oxides. Part of the molecule might include magnesium, sodium, calcium, and iron. Often there are ionic elements clinging to the silicates that give each instance of clay its unique characteristics.
Are smectite montmorillite clay and bentonite clay the same?
According to my archaeology professor, yes.
Is Smectite clay mined in the US?
yes, in the south eastern US.
What is bentonite used for?
When bentonite is mixed in with clay, it makes sodium bentonite, a healing clay that treats external and internal maladies. It can be taken internally with water or used as a clay mask to take out excess debris and oil from the surface of the skin.
what is BENTONITE?
A bentonite is any of a group of impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
What is a bentonite?
A bentonite is any of a group of impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
Is bentonite K-10 a cationic or an anionic clay?
It is a cationic clay
How do you increase the plasticity of red clay?
Add bentonite to the clay body.
Eating white clay?
Yes. 1 teaspoon with water.Before breakfast.After 4-7 days your stomach clean. From Russian alternative medicine. It's true . See "Can you eat clay"? eating certain kinds of clays, particularly montmorillonite, Bentonite, Smectite and Kaolin are not only fairly common among people and animals, but research has determined that it can promote health.
What is betonite?
no such thing, its called bentonite, its a clay like substance.
How do you increase clays plasticity?
Add bentonite to the clay body
What is the Composition of drilling mud?
Water-based drilling mud most commonly consists of bentonite clay (gel) with additives such as barium sulfate (barite), calcium carbonate (chalk) or hematite.
What can bentonite clay be used for?
Bentonite clay can and has been used for a wide variety of purposes. Some, for example, use it as a natural laxative. Additionally, farmers have been known to use it to reinvigorate their soil. Lastly, the clay is sometimes used in construction.
