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Biotite mica contains iron and/or magnesium, but muscovite mica does not.
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What two minerals share the common name mica?
Biotite and Muscovite.
What element is present in biotite mica that is not present in muscovite mica?
Iron is present in biotite mica but not in muscovite mica.
What group is mica in?
Mica is a group of sheet silicate minerals (e.x of micas : Biotite, muscovite)
What physical properties distinguish biotite from muscovite?
Biotite is typically darker in color compared to muscovite, and it has higher iron and magnesium content, which gives it a higher specific gravity. Biotite also exhibits stronger pleochroism compared to muscovite, meaning it shows more noticeable color variations when viewed from different angles. Additionally, biotite has a higher tendency to cleave into thin, flexible sheets compared to muscovite.
What are the soft silicate flakes found in many rocks?
The soft silicate flakes found in many rocks are likely to be mica minerals, such as muscovite or biotite. These minerals have a layered structure that allows them to break into thin flakes or sheets easily. Mica minerals are common in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
What is the mica mineral symbol?
Muscovite (clear) and Biotite (black) are the commonest mica forms. Fuchsite (green) is an unusual mica containing chromium. Please see the related link below for a listing of the mica group of minerals.
Is mica a renewable resource?
Mica itself is a mineral resource, and minerals are generally considered non-renewable as they are finite and cannot be replaced on a human timescale. The extraction of mica can also have negative environmental impacts if not managed sustainably.
Is muscotive mica more mafic and less dense than biotite mica?
Muscovite mica is generally less mafic and less dense than biotite mica. Muscovite is a potassium aluminum silicate, while biotite contains iron and magnesium, giving it a more mafic composition. As a result, biotite is denser than muscovite, which typically has a lower specific gravity due to its higher aluminum and silicon content.
What minerals occur in granite?
Granite typically contains minerals such as feldspar (including orthoclase and plagioclase), quartz, and mica (including biotite and muscovite). Other minerals like hornblende, amphibole, and pyroxene may also be present in smaller amounts.
What mineral has one perfect cleavage muscovite and biotite?
Mica or silicate
What are the ten most rock- forming minerals?
Quartz, Potassium Feldspar, Plagioclase Feldspar, Muscovite (mica), Biotite (mica), Amphibole (hornblende), Pyroxene, Olivine, Calcite, Dolomite.
What is the difference between mica and quartz?
Biotite mica contains iron and/or magnesium, but muscovite mica does not.
