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Sepiolite

Scope note

A material of white to light gray or light yellow color, extremely lightweight, absorbent, and compact, that is found in Asia Minor and is used for making tobacco pipes and ornamental carvings. AGID84

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209722

Broader Terms used

<clay minerals>

Narrower Terms used

meerschaum

Created

13yrs ago

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