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    • Diagram showing the kaolinite mineral structure.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 9 April 2010 Size: 120 KB Referencing Hub media

    The basic unit of kaolinite is composed of a 2D layer of silicate groups tightly bonded to a 2D layer of aluminate groups.

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