phlogopite
[ flog-uh-pahyt ]
/ ˈflɒg əˌpaɪt /
noun
a magnesium-rich mica mineral, usually yellowish-brown, but sometimes reddish-brown.
Origin of phlogopite
1840–50; < Greek
phlogōp(ós) fiery-looking (
phlog-, stem of
phlóx flame +
ōp(ḗ) view, look +
-os adj. suffix) +
-ite1
Words nearby phlogopite
phloem,
phloem necrosis,
phloem ray,
phlogistic,
phlogiston,
phlogopite,
phlorizin,
phloroglucinol,
phlox,
phlox family,
phls
British Dictionary definitions for phlogopite
phlogopite
/ (ˈflɒɡəˌpaɪt) /
noun
a brownish mica consisting of a hydrous silicate of potassium, magnesium, and aluminium, occurring principally in metamorphic limestones and ultrabasic rocks. Formula: KMg 3 AlSi 3 O 10 (OH) 2
See also mica
Word Origin for phlogopite
C19: from Greek
phlogōpos of fiery appearance, from
phlox flame +
ōps eye
Scientific definitions for phlogopite
phlogopite
[ flŏg′ə-pīt′ ]
A yellow to dark-brown mica. Phlogopite is monoclinic and is usually found in limestone. It is used in insulation. Chemical formula: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2.