phengite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a series of dioctahedral micas of composition K(AlMg)₂(OH)₂(SiAl)₄O₁₀, similar to muscovite but with addition of magnesium.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛn.d͡ʒaɪt/

Word forms

phengite phengites

Etymology

From Latin phengites, from Ancient Greek φέγγος (phéngos). Doublet of fengite.

Derived words

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