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noun • any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity | ||||
| 38% | 4 | Magnesium silicate mineral | ||
noun • a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder verb • apply talcum powder to (one's body) | ||||
| 37% | 12 | This mineral is a silicate mineral and a member of the epidote group | ||
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A Lustrous Silicate Mineral Used To Add Shimmer To Cosmetics
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MICA which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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Updated: October 12, 2023
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