In a message dated 11/18/00 12:36:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Bentonite is a trade name for diatomateous earth.
Nah
Bentonite is a colloidal clay that swells up when wet.
Diatomaceous earth is mostly silica remains of ancient microorganisms on
ancient seabeds. It has all manner of nooks and crannies which makes it a
good filtering agent.