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phlogopite

/ˈflɒɡ.ə.paɪt/

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noun

/ˈflɒɡ.ə.paɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruКоричневая форма слюды, состоящая из водного силиката калия, магния и алюминия.

A brown form of mica composed of a hydrous silicate of potassium, magnesium, and aluminum.

  1. A type of mica mineralC2formalscientific

    A brown or yellowish-brown mica mineral composed of hydrous silicate of potassium, magnesium, and aluminum, often found in metamorphic rocks.

    ruФлогопит

    • Phlogopite is commonly found in marble and other metamorphic rocks.
    • The mineral phlogopite has a characteristic pearly luster.
    • Geologists identified the sample as phlogopite due to its chemical composition.
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