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Write down The composition and typical properties of the more commonly occurring clays such as Illite.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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Write down The composition and typical properties of the more commonly occurring clays such as Illite.

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The chemical formula of Illite is (K,H₃O)(Al,Mg,Fe)₂(Si,Al)₄O₁₀[(OH)₂,(H₂O)]

It consists of

Silicon
Iron
Magnesium
Water
Tetrahedral Aluminium
Interlayer Potassium

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