hydromica schist

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Hydromica \Hy`dro*mi"ca\, n. [Hydro-, 1 + mica.] (Min.) A variety of potash mica containing water. It is less elastic than ordinary muscovite. [1913 Webster]

Hydromica schist (Min.), a mica schist characterized by the presence of hydromica. It often has a silky luster and almost soapy feel. [1913 Webster]

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