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Is mica in paint

Updated: 11/4/2022
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yes, mica has so many application

muscovite mica is used in electronic insulators, paints, as joint cement, as a dusting agent, in Oil well drilling mud and lubricants, and in plastics, roofing, rubber, and welding rods.

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral, which is present in most granite rock formations. It occurs as a geological fault between two layers of hard rock. In brief, Mica is a generic term applied to a group of complex alumino-silicate materials, having a plate like structure, with different chemical compositions and physical properties. Deposits of mica suitable for use in electrical applications are found in India, Madagascar and Canada, where the mineral is mined and processed.

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