Phlogopite

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Phlogopite

Phlogopite

KMg₃(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂

True mica, phyllosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
KMg₃(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
2,5
Color
Brown
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
2,815 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
C2/m
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
9.EC.20
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Phl
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after fiery red

Source: Wikidata

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