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2 | 36% | 8 | Common mica species | |
3 | 33% | 4 | Common mineral found in granite and other igneous rocks | |
Common Mica Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ISINGLASS" which means:
- 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
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- • "Fishermen sometimes use isinglass to make their fishing nets more visible underwater."
- • "The ancient egyptians used isinglass as a bonding agent in their mummy preparations."
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