muscovite glass

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• Muscovite — Mus co*vite, n. [See {Muscovy glass}.] 1. A native or inhabitant of Muscovy or ancient Russia; hence, a Russian. [1913 Webster] 2. An inhabitant of Moscow. [PJC] 3. (Min.) Common potash mica, essentially {KAl3Si3O10(OH)2}. It is used as an… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• muscovite — [mus′kə vīt΄] n. [formerly called Muscovy glass: see ITE1] a very common, light colored, soft mica, hydrous potassium aluminum silicate, KAl2 (AlSi3)O10 (OH) 2, used as an electrical or thermal insulator …   English World dictionary

• Muscovite — /mus keuh vuyt /, n. 1. a native or inhabitant of Moscow. 2. a native or inhabitant of the Grand Duchy of Muscovy. 3. (l.c.) Mineral. common light colored mica, essentially KAl3Si3O10(OH)2, used as an electrical insulator. 4. Archaic. a Russian.… …   Universalium

• Muscovite — For other uses, see Muscovite (disambiguation). Muscovite Muscovite with albite from Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil (dimensions: 6×5.3×3.9 cm) General Catego …   Wikipedia

• muscovite — Mica Mi ca, n. [L. mica crumb, grain, particle; cf. F. mica.] (Min.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• muscovite — noun Etymology: Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscovia, Moscovia Moscow Date: 1535 1. capitalized a. a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow b. Russian 2. [muscovy (glass)] a colorless to pale brown form… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• muscovite — [ mʌskəvʌɪt] noun a silver grey form of mica occurring in many rocks. Origin C19: from obs. Muscovy glass (in the same sense) + ite1 …   English new terms dictionary

• muscovite — /ˈmʌskəvaɪt/ (say muskuhvuyt) noun common light coloured mica, essentially KAl3Si3O10(OH)2, used as an electrical insulator. {muscovy glass mica (from its appearance) + ite1} …  

• muscovy glass — Mica Mi ca, n. [L. mica crumb, grain, particle; cf. F. mica.] (Min.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Muscovy glass — Mus co*vy glass [From Muscovy, the old name of Russia: cf. F. verre de Moscovie.] Mica; muscovite. See {Mica}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• KAl3Si3O10OH2 — Muscovite Mus co*vite, n. [See {Muscovy glass}.] 1. A native or inhabitant of Muscovy or ancient Russia; hence, a Russian. [1913 Webster] 2. An inhabitant of Moscow. [PJC] 3. (Min.) Common potash mica, essentially {KAl3Si3O10(OH)2}. It is used as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English