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Muscovite (clear) and Biotite (black) are the commonest mica forms. Fuchsite (green) is an unusual mica containing chromium. Please see the related link below for a listing of the mica group of minerals.
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∙ 9y agoMica is a metamorphic mineral that has thin crystal layers that are flexible and brittle. Mica is a type of Phyllosilicate with oxygen and silicon as its two major components.
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∙ 13y agoMica is a group of sheet silicate minerals (e.x of micas : Biotite, muscovite)
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∙ 13y agoMica is in the Silicate mineral group.
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∙ 12y agoMuscovite
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What is the ore of mica?
The mineral mica occurs in large deposits in many metamorphic rocks.
Is mica a gemstone?
The mineral mica is not a gemstone. It is not considered a precious mineral or gem. It is a valuable mineral that has a number of applications, and it is likely you have some mica in your home now. Mica is used in the electronics industry as an insulator beneath semiconductor packages when they are mounted on heat sinks in consumer (and other) electronic equipment.
Why is mica a mineral?
Mica meets all of the requirements of a mineral; solid, naturally occurring, crystalline structure, specific range of chemical formulae, and inorganic.
What is the difference between wood and mica?
Wood is an organic material of vegetal origin. Mica is an inorganic mineral.
Is the mineral mica used in laundry detergents?
Yes
What is the ore of mica?
The mineral mica occurs in large deposits in many metamorphic rocks.
What is the Fracture of Mica?
The fracture of Mica is its mineral structure.
What is another name for the mineral muscovite?
Mica :)
What mineral is often used as an insulator is electrical equipment?
Mica. Mica Mica
A mineral that can be flattened without breaking?
rutherfordium
What is a mica rock?
no it is a mineral
What mineral is known as black mica?
Biotite is dark mica. Muscovite mica is light in color.
How does the mica mineral break?
Mica has perfect basal cleavage.
Fieldspar amd mica are examples of mineral?
Both feldspar and mica are silicates.
What is the mineral group for Mica?
micia
Is mica a compound mineral?
yes
What mineral is used in as an insulater?
Mica
