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Muscovite mica has perfect cleavage in one direction. It splits into thin sheets.
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What physical properties distinguish biotite from muscovite?
Both are platy, silicate, mica group minerals with perfect cleavage in one direction.
The most common form of mica?
muscovite
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.
Form of mica in rocks gneiss granite and schist?
Muscovite
What two minerals share the common name mica?
Biotite and Muscovite.
What is muscovite mica's dominant type of breakage?
Muscovite mica is primarily broken by fracturing.
What is the dominant type of breakage for muscovite mica?
Muscovite mica has perfect cleavage in one direction. It splits into thin sheets.
How are the minerals biotite mica and the Muscovite mica different?
Biotite mica contains iron and/or magnesium, but muscovite mica does not.
What is another name for the mineral muscovite?
Mica :)
Is mica a renewable resource?
Mica Is Not A Renewable Resource Because Think About When Muscovite Mica And Biotite Mica Go Extinct. Muscovite Mica And Biotite Mica Are Both Types To Make Mica, And If That Goes Extinct Then Mica Will Be Extinct Too.
What physical properties distinguish biotite from muscovite?
Both are platy, silicate, mica group minerals with perfect cleavage in one direction.
What element is present in biotite mica that is not present in muscovite mica?
Iron.
What is the difference between mica and quartz?
Biotite mica contains iron and/or magnesium, but muscovite mica does not.
What mineral is known as black mica?
Biotite is dark mica. Muscovite mica is light in color.
What is a 4 letter word for muscovite?
Mica
What is a four letter word for muscovite?
mica
The most common form of mica?
muscovite
