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Is Illite vegetarian?

Illite

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Illite is a group of closely related non-expanding clay minerals with a composition intermediate between montmorillonite and muscovite, formed as a secondary mineral in soils and sediments.

Also known as Hydromica, Hydromuscovite
INCI name Illite
CAS number 12173-60-3
CosIng ID 56705
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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