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phengite

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfɛn.d͡ʒaɪt/
  • homophone: fengite

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a series of dioctahedral micas of composition K(AlMg)2(OH)2(SiAl)4O10, similar to muscovite but with addition of magnesium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From Latin phengites, from Ancient Greek φέγγος (phéngos). Doublet of fengite.