Dictionary entry

Hydromica

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Hy′dro‐mi″ca (?), n. [Hydro-, 1 + mica.] (Min.) A variety of potash mica containing water. It is less elastic than ordinary muscovite.

Hydromica schist(Min.), a mica schist characterized by the presence of hydromica. It often has a silky luster and almost soapy feel.