Mica group

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mineral group
gptkbp:category phyllosilicate minerals
gptkbp:chemicalFormula generalized as AB2–3(Al,Si)4O10(OH,F)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect basal cleavage
gptkbp:color varies (commonly colorless, brown, green, purple, black)
gptkbp:contains gptkb:biotite
gptkb:fuchsite
gptkb:paragonite
gptkb:zinnwaldite
gptkb:muscovite
lepidolite
phlogopite
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredBy ancient times
gptkbp:flexibility flexible sheets
gptkbp:habit platy
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 2–4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mica group
gptkbp:luster vitreous
gptkbp:namedAfter Latin 'micare' (to glitter)
gptkbp:origin metamorphic rocks
sedimentary rocks
igneous rocks
gptkbp:transparency transparent to translucent
gptkbp:uses cosmetics
plastics
electrical insulator
paints
drilling mud
thermal insulator
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Muscovite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5