Phlogopite

Origin

From German Phlogopit, from Ancient Greek ϕλογωπός ("fiery-looking") + -ite.

Full definition of phlogopite

Noun

1. (mineralogy) A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator.

Synonyms

• bronze mica