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A pale brown mineral of the mica group, being a basic potassium aluminosilicate with the chemical formula KAl(SiAl)O(OH,F); used as an electrical insulator etc.
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Muscovite — Catégorie IX : silicates[1] Muscovite; sud est de Minas Gerais, Brésil … Wikipédia en Français
muscovite — ● muscovite nom féminin (anglais Muscovy, Moscovie) Variété de mica blanc qui est un silicate hydraté naturel d aluminium et de potassium, que l on rencontre dans les granites et les micaschistes. (Elle est utilisée industriellement comme isolant … Encyclopédie Universelle
Muscovite — ► NOUN 1) a native or citizen of Moscow. 2) (muscovite) a silver grey form of mica. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Moscow … English terms dictionary
Muscovite — Mus co*vite, n. [See {Muscovy glass}.] 1. A native or inhabitant of Muscovy or ancient Russia; hence, a Russian. [1913 Webster] 2. An inhabitant of Moscow. [PJC] 3. (Min.) Common potash mica, essentially {KAl3Si3O10(OH)2}. It is used as an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Muscovite — [mus′kə vīt΄] n. 1. a) a person born or living in Muscovy b) a Russian 2. a person born or living in Moscow adj. 1. a) of Muscovy b) Russian … English World dictionary
muscovite — [mus′kə vīt΄] n. [formerly called Muscovy glass: see ITE1] a very common, light colored, soft mica, hydrous potassium aluminum silicate, KAl2 (AlSi3)O10 (OH) 2, used as an electrical or thermal insulator … English World dictionary
Muscovite — For other uses, see Muscovite (disambiguation). Muscovite Muscovite with albite from Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil (dimensions: 6×5.3×3.9 cm) General Catego … Wikipedia
Muscovite — /mus keuh vuyt /, n. 1. a native or inhabitant of Moscow. 2. a native or inhabitant of the Grand Duchy of Muscovy. 3. (l.c.) Mineral. common light colored mica, essentially KAl3Si3O10(OH)2, used as an electrical insulator. 4. Archaic. a Russian.… … Universalium
Muscovite — UK [ˈmʌskəvaɪt] / US [ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt] noun [countable] Word forms Muscovite : singular Muscovite plural Muscovites someone from Moscow Derived word: Muscovite UK / US adjective … English dictionary
muscovite — Mica Mi ca, n. [L. mica crumb, grain, particle; cf. F. mica.] (Min.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
muscovite — noun Etymology: Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscovia, Moscovia Moscow Date: 1535 1. capitalized a. a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow b. Russian 2. [muscovy (glass)] a colorless to pale brown form… … New Collegiate Dictionary
