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Allophane

Silicates amorphous solid #0117

Allophane is a mineral species described as phyllosilicate mineral. It is classified under the Nickel-Strunz scheme and its reference data is listed below.

Formula Al₂O₃(SiO₂)₁.₃-₂.₀·2.5-3.0H₂O
Strunz code 9.ED.20
Class Silicates
Crystal system amorphous solid
Type locality
Named after other
Streak white
Allophane specimen
Photo: Modris Baum — Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Composition

O
53.31%
Al
28.1%
Si
17.55%
H
1.05%

Molar mass 192.076 g/mol

Physical

Mohs
Density
g/cm³