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Mica
Group of silicate minerals composed of varying amounts of aluminum, potassium, magnesium, iron and water. All micas form flat, plate-like crystals. Crystals cleave into smooth flakes. Biotite is dark, black or brown mica; muscovite is light-colored or clear mica.
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