Mica is a Potassium Alumina Silicate (K
2O.Al
2O
3.SiO
2). Group of silicate minerals composed of varying amounts of aluminium, potassium, magnesium, iron and water. All
Mica form flat, plate-like crystals. Crystals cleave into smooth flakes. Biotite is
Dark Mica, Black Mica or
Brown Mica; Muscovite is light-colored or clear
Mica.
The various grades of
Mica available are as under:
Mica Regular Fine (Mica RF)
Mica Micro Fine (Mica MF)
Typical Applications Plastic Paint
Paper
Fire extinguisher
Insulators
Cosmetics