Fibrous clay is
A. Serpentine
B. Dickite
C. Nontronite
D. Attapulgite
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Attapulgite also known as palygorskite is a fibrous clay with a chemical composition of magnesium aluminum phyllosilicate. It is one of the types of fuller's earth.Attapulgite is widely used in medicines. It binds to acids and toxic substances in the stomach and digestive tracts when taken orally.
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