Minerals
Kenyaite
kenyaite
Na2Si22O41(OH)8 * 6H2O
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Overview
Kenyaite is a mineral and is a peculiar sodium silicate having a layered structure. It has a chemical formula of Na2Si22O41(OH)8 • 6H2O, which means it is made up of variations of different materials including sodium, silicon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The chemical composition of kenyaite is subject to change: when the interlayer of water has different variations; it undergoes different physical conditions; by partial to full exchange of the sodium ions by protons when kenyaite comes into contact with water. This is typical for intracrystalline reactive materials.