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Empirical formula: H2Al1.788KMg.64O12Si3.572
a: 5.214 Å
b: 5.214 Å
c: 29.738 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 120.00 °
Volume: 700.09 Å3
Space group: P3112
Calculated density: 2.827 g/cm3
Z: 3
Formula weight: 397.227 g/mole
R(F): 0.0600
Structural formula: KAl(Al0.36Mg0.64)(Al0.214Si0.786)2Si2O10(OH)2
Common name: Phengite 3T
ICSD collection code: 83818
Common name: Muscovite
Short description: Muscovite has many industrial uses as an insulator and lubricant.
Keyword: insulator
Keyword: elasticity
IUPAC name: Potassium magnesium aluminium silicon oxide hydroxide
Citation of a publication: Reference: European Journal of Mineralogy (1,1989-).9(1997) p1183-1190. Authors: Pavese,A. ;Ferraris,G. ;Prencipe,M. ;Ibberson,R.
Layman's explanation: Muscovite, often called white mica, is a rock forming mineral that has a layered structure of sheets of aluminum silicate weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. Due to its perfect cleavage, elasticity, and low thermal conductivity, muscovite is often used for electrical and thermal insulation applications and also as a lubricant. Finely ground muscovite is sometimes used to make special surfaces in prints and paintings.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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