Illite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Illite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A micaceous phyllosilicate clay mineral with aggregates of grey or white monoclinic crystals.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A micaceous phyllosilicate clay mineral with aggregates of grey or white monoclinic crystals.
Word Forms
- illites
Synonyms for illite
Depending on context, synonyms include hydromica, hydromuscovite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smectite, montmorillonite, diagenetic, crystallinity, ilesite, oolite.
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