Which Rock Contains Muscovite?

Muscovite typically occurs in metamorphic rocks, particularly gneisses and schists, where it forms crystals and plates. It also occurs in granites, in fine-grained sediments, and in some highly siliceous rocks. Large crystals of muscovite are often found in veins and pegmatites

pegmatites
A pegmatite is an igneous rock, formed by slow crystallization at high temperature and pressure at depth, and exhibiting large interlocking crystals usually greater in size than 25 mm (0.98 in).
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Is muscovite found in granite?

Granite is a light-colored plutonic rock found throughout the continental crust, most commonly in mountainous areas. ... These minerals make up more than 80% of the rock. Other common minerals include mica (muscovite and biotite) and hornblende (see amphibole).

What type of rock is mica found in?

It is a common rock forming mineral that is found in granite, syenite and other igneous rocks. It is also found in metamorphic rocks such as gneisses and schists. Most economical deposits are found in granitic pegmatite dykes.

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