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phlogopite

phlo·go·pite

UK/ˈflɒɡəpaɪt/ US/ˈflɑɡʌˌpaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a brown form of mica consisting of hydrous silicate of potassium and magnesium and aluminum

Origin

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

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