Mica is a group of silicate minerals known for their shiny, layered structure and ability to split into thin sheets. They are heat-resistant, flexible, and often used in industrial applications.
Key Properties of Mica:
✔ Color: Silver, white, brown, gold, green, black, pink, purple, etc. ✔ Hardness:2 – 3 on the Mohs scale. ✔ Common Types of Mica:
Muscovite – Transparent, silver, or light-colored.
Biotite – Dark-colored (black, brown, or dark green).
Phlogopite – Golden brown or bronze.
Lepidolite – Purple, pink, or lilac (Lithium-rich variety).
