Phlogopite
Phlogopite (basic silicate with potassium, magnesium, and aluminum) occurs in nature as
yellow or brown six-sided sheets. It develops in metamorphic rocks that contain magnesium.
This very common mineral occurs in various places, including Sri Lanka and Ontario, Canada.
Phlogopite is mined for use as an electrical insulator.
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