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  1. 1. n. A group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They are hydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kind of mica. So called because the scales, when heated, open out into wormlike forms. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They are hydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kind of mica. So called because the scales, when heated, open out into wormlike forms. Source: webster
  4. 4. A group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They arehydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kindof mica. So called because the scales, when heated, open out intowormlike forms. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n. any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure Source: ecdict

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