Definition
micaceous
adjective
- containing, resembling, or composed of mica; having the properties or appearance of mica
Usage: technical/geological term; commonly used in geology and materials science
Examples
- The micaceous schist sparkled in the sunlight due to its high mica content.
- Geologists identified the micaceous layers in the rock formation.
- The soil had a micaceous composition that gave it a slight shimmer.
- Micaceous minerals are commonly found in metamorphic rocks.
- The artist appreciated the micaceous quality of the stone for its reflective properties.