halloysite

mineral
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halloysite, clay mineral that occurs in two forms: one is similar in composition to kaolinite, and the other is hydrated. Both forms have a lower specific gravity than kaolinite, are fibrous rather than platy, and may exhibit a prismatic tubular shape. Seekaolinite.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.