Muscovite mica lustre

Geoscience Australia
Symonston, Australia

Formula: KAl3Si3O10(OH)2
Hardness: 2.5-4
Description: Most common form of mica. Silicate mineral with monoclinic crystal structure and pearly lustre.
Specimen number: R22786

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Title: Muscovite mica lustre
Type: Mineral
Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald
Museum ID: R22786

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