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Micaceous
Title
Micaceous
Subject
A rock containing a significant proportion of micas is described as micaceous. The micas are a group of sheet silicate minerals, which include biotite and muscovite.
Description
Have a look at muscovite mica (M301, M302) and biotite mica (M303, M304) in the 1A Reference Series.
Collection
Citation
“Micaceous,” 1A Collections, accessed April 9, 2024, https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/225.