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How are the minerals biotite mica and the Muscovite mica different?

Biotite mica contains iron and/or magnesium, but muscovite mica does not.


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 is another name for the mineral muscovite?

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What is the dominant of breakage for Muscovite Mica?

Muscovite mica has perfect cleavage in one direction. It splits into thin sheets.


What is the difference between mica and quartz?

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What is a four letter word for muscovite?

mica


What is a 4 letter word for muscovite?

Mica


What is the dominant type of breakage for muscovite mica?

The dominant type of breakage for muscovite mica is basal cleavage, which means it breaks easily along its cleavage planes into thin sheets. This property is due to the crystal structure of muscovite mica, which consists of layers that are weakly bonded and easily separated.


What is muscovite mica's dominant type of breakage?

Muscovite mica's dominant type of breakage is perfect basal cleavage, which means it breaks easily along flat planes parallel to its basal structure. This results in thin, flexible sheets of mica being formed when it breaks.


Can Muscovite scratch glass?

No, Muscovite cannot scratch glass. Muscovite has a hardness of around 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale, while glass has a hardness of around 5.5, meaning glass is harder than Muscovite.


What is the most common nonferromagnesian member of mica family?

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