Phlogopite

/ˈflɒɡəpaɪt/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum wordnet

Etymology

From German Phlogopit, from Ancient Greek φλογωπός (phlogōpós, “fiery-looking”) + -ite.

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