phlogopite

phlog·o·pite

 (flŏg′ə-pīt′)

n.

A yellow to dark brown mica, K(Mg,Fe)₃AlSi₃O₁₀(OH)₂, used in insulation.

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[Greek phlogōpos, fiery-looking (phlox, phlog-, flame; see bhel- in Indo-European roots + ōps, ōp-, eye, face; see ok^w- in Indo-European roots) + -ite.]

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phlogopite

(ˈflɒɡəˌpaɪt)

n

(Minerals) a brownish mica consisting of a hydrous silicate of potassium, magnesium, and aluminium, occurring principally in metamorphic limestones and ultrabasic rocks. Formula: KMg3AlSi3O10(OH)2. See also mica

[C19: from Greek phlogōpos of fiery appearance, from phlox flame +ōps eye]

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phlogopite - a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum isinglass, mica - any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

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