Kaolinite and Kaolin

Kaolinite noun - A mineral consisting of aluminum silicate; main source of kaolin.

Kaolin and kaolinite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kaolin" instead a noun "Kaolinite".

Kaolin noun - A fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper).

Kaolinite and kaolin are semantically related. You can use "Kaolinite" instead a noun "Kaolin".