phengite
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English
Etymology
From Latin phengites, from Ancient Greek φέγγος (phéngos). Doublet of fengite.
Pronunciation
Noun
phengite (countable and uncountable, plural phengites)
- (mineralogy) Any of a series of dioctahedral micas of composition K(AlMg)2(OH)2(SiAl)4O10, similar to muscovite but with addition of magnesium.