sap·o·nite
| \ ˈsa-pə-ˌnīt
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Definition of saponite
: a hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate occurring in soft soapy amorphous masses and filling veins and cavities (as in serpentine)
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“Saponite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saponite. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of saponite was circa 1849
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