GLAUCONITE

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from Oklahoma

KMg(Fe,Al)(SiO3)6.3H2O

Minute, lath-shaped crystals are formed by glauconite. It also occurs as rounded, granular aggregates. Usually, it is a dull green colour, or bluish green. It forms in marine sedimentary strata.

Hardness: 2

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