"Biotite" is a word in ENGLISH
Mica containing iron and magnesia, generally of a black or
dark green color; -- a common constituent of crystalline rocks. See
Mica.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
A kind of Muscovite, or potash mica, containing water.
Read the complete definitionA variety of potash mica containing water. It is less elastic than ordinary muscovite.
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Read the complete definitionA kind of mica containing lithium, often associated with tin ore.
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