Montmorillonite is a very soft phyllosilicate group of minerals that form as microscopic crystals, mainly in clays.
1318-93-0
Montmorillonite;Smectite;Bentonite clay
(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2·nH2O
Irritant
Adsorbent , Rheological Modifier , Drilling Fluid , Raw Material
White to pale tan powder
2.2-2.7
500.0
Odorless