About Mica

The mica group represents a total of 37 different types of mica. Muscovite and Phlogopite are important micas for commercial application. Muscovite is by far the most frequently mined and used type of mica.

Mica’s reflective optical properties are utilized in cosmetics as well as in paints & coatings. Besides it’s glittering and aesthetic effects, mica is used in a wide range of industrial applications. The construction and plastic industries use mica as a functional filler. Given its diverse properties and applications, mica is found in a significant number of parts and materials used in the automotive industry. Mica can withstand high temperature which makes it a useful component for welding and frictional systems. Mica is used as a lubricant in the oil & gas drilling sector.