Muscovite

Agent Name
Muscovite
CAS Number
1318-94-1
Formula
Al3-F(0-1)-H(1-2)-K-O(11-12)-Si3
Major Category
Mineral Dusts
Synonyms
Chacaltaite; Clarite 30C; Clarite 60C; Cogemika; K 325; M 200 (mineral); M 400 (mineral); M-XF; MU-N 85; Riburaito RD 100; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Mineral Dusts
Description
Colorless mineral; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
"Muscovite (also known as common mica, isinglass, or potash mica) is a phyllosilicate mineral of aluminium and potassium with formula KAl2(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2, or (KF)2(Al2O3)3(SiO2)6(H2O)." [Wikipedia]
Comments
See "Mica, respirable dust."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

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