phlogopite
noun/ˈflɒɡəpaɪt/
Etymology From German Phlogopit, from Ancient Greek φλογωπός (phlogōpós, “fiery-looking”) + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator
- Synonyms
- bronze mica
- Derived terms
- fluorophlogopite
- Related terms
- phlogopitic, phlogopitization