A technical comparison of sheet silicates. Muscovite is a high-grade electrical insulator with low iron content, while biotite contains iron and magnesium, making it less suitable for high-voltage applications. Both exhibit perfect basal cleavage.
A technical comparison of sheet silicates. Muscovite is a high-grade electrical insulator with low iron content, while biotite contains iron and magnesium, making it less suitable for high-voltage applications. Both exhibit perfect basal cleavage.