Micaite
A rock classification type
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About Micaite
A rock with a very high proportion of mica (> 75%, mainly biotite or phlogopite). It has been reported globally in diverse geological settings.
Also known as glimmerite.
Also known as glimmerite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50996
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50996:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
9408175e-cc8d-4b03-9576-5775bfb9f3fb
Classification of Micaite
Sub-divisions of Micaite
- Micaite
Mineralogy of Micaite
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Mica | A petrological term for Mica Group. |
Synonyms of Micaite
Glimmerite (in part)
Internet Links for Micaite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-50996.html
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Aappaluttoq Ruby Mine, Aappaluttoq Ruby Occurrences, Qeqertarsuatsiaat area, Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland