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.
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European Journal of Mineralogy
(1,1989-).9(1997) p1183-1190.
Pavese,A. Ferraris,G. Prencipe,M. Ibberson,R.
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Common molecules
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Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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