phlogopite
Plural: phlogopites
Noun
- a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum
- A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator
Origin / Etymology
From German Phlogopit, from Ancient Greek φλογωπός (phlogōpós, “fiery-looking”) + -ite.
Synonyms
bronze mica
Scrabble Score: 18
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Words With Friends Score: 21
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