white mica
white mica, fine-grained variety of any of the silicate minerals muscovite, paragonite, or talc (qq.v.).
This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title:
white mica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
02 March 2025
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November 13, 2026