Four Fascinating Facts about Mica Products

Do you know that the mica mineral group represents 37 phyllosilicate minerals that are characterized by a platy texture? There are many fascinating facts about mica that you may have never heard about.

Most people use mica products in their daily life without realizing it. For example, almost all of the leading beauty product brands contain mica? It is also present in electrical appliances like electric irons.  



In this column, we will be sharing four fascinating facts about mica, mica products, and mica mineral uses. So, let’s get started. 

 

  1. Mica was used by humans in prehistoric times. It was used by almost every human civilization for artistic purposes like cave paintings. In the present, muscovite and phlogopite are commercially important micas. 

  2. Have you ever heard of synthetic mica? There are two types of mica. Natural mica and synthetic mica. Natural mica is grey in color and has uneven edges. On the other hand, synthetic mica is brighter and has a smooth surface. 

  3. If you see the shimmer, glow, or shine in any cosmetic product, it may due to the presence mica. Most beauty and personal care products contain mica. Mica has reflective properties, and it is also used as a color additive in cosmetics. 

  4. Mica sheets are widely used in electronic and electrical industries. Mica has unique electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. Also, mica is a good electrical insulator as well as a good thermal conductor. 

 

Wrap up 

We hope you have enjoyed reading about mica, and its various applications all around the world.  Getting familiar with the unique characteristics of mica makes its use in over 20 different industries easy to understand. 

If you want to buy any mica–based insulation products, like mica sheets, or mica insulators you can always count on Axim Mica. It is one of the leading ISO-certified manufacturers and suppliers of mica-based insulation products in North America. 

 

 

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