Phlogopite
/ˈflɒɡəpaɪt/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator countable, uncountable
- 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.