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the mineral mica

One of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic forms that ready separate into very thin leaves. It appears green in Death Valley National Park. Used in: 1) insulation 2) roofing shingles 3) oil refining 4) rubber manufacture Pathology: - etiology of pneumoconiosis & occupational lung disease

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occupational lung disease

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silicate

References

  1. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, Miriam-Webster Inc. Springfield, MA 1990
  2. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 1180