Take pearlescent pigments as an example, pearlescent pigments are a class of pigments with pearl luster, which are deposited on the substrate (generally natural mica, synthetic mica, glass sheet and other sheet-like materials) above a layer or alternately deposited multiple layers of metal oxides or non-metallic oxides and formed a flat sandwich body with a structure similar to sandwich. Due to the difference in refractive index between the substrate and the oxide deposited on its surface and each oxide, when the light shines on the surface of the pearlescent pigment, the incident light will be refracted and reflected at the interface of each layer of the pearlescent pigment, and the color of the pearlescent pigment that people see is the result of the superposition of light after multiple refractions and reflections of the light, that is, the interference phenomenon of light.

Moreover, mica's role extends to the cosmetics industry, where its natural sheen and easy application enhance product quality. Chinese cosmetic manufacturers exploit mica’s reflective properties to produce shimmery eyeshadows and foundations, providing consumers with high-quality products that cater to diverse beauty standards. With an increasing demand for vegan and eco-friendly products, mica's nontoxic and biodegradable nature aligns perfectly with these consumer trends, further solidifying China's position at the forefront of mica-based cosmetics innovation.

Why Choose Synthetic Mica Over Natural Mica?

Мика — это великолепный материал для мыловаров, который открывает множество возможностей для творчества. Благодаря своим цветовым свойствам, безопасности и экологичности, она становится все более популярной в производстве мыла. Экспериментируя с разными оттенками и техниками, вы сможете создать уникальное мыло, которое обязательно привлечет внимание и порадует ваших клиентов. Не бойтесь использовать мику для воплощения своих самых смелых дизайнерских идей и создавайте волшебные продукты своими руками!

Synthetic 120 mesh :large particle size, with pearl shining effect.

1. Thermal Stability One of the standout features of synthetic fluorphlogopite is its superior thermal stability. While natural mica can withstand temperatures of around 600°C, synthetic fluorphlogopite can endure even higher thermal conditions, exceeding 1000°C. This makes it suitable for high-temperature applications such as insulators in electronics and heat-resistant coatings.

The global demand for cosmetic mica is not uniform, as different regions experience varying levels of consumption based on local beauty trends and preferences. The largest market for cosmetic mica is North America, particularly the United States, where the beauty industry continues to thrive and evolve. As consumers increasingly seek high-performance, luxury beauty products, the demand for mica-based cosmetics is expected to continue growing.

What are Mica Pigments?

Mica powder, known as industrial monosodium glutamate, is widely used. With the continuous development of technology and application market, and some new requirements have been put forward for the quality of mica powder, so synthetic mica powder has been developed. Compared with the natural mica powder processed by natural mica ore, and the synthetic mica powder synthesized by using a variety of raw materials through high temperature reaction and other chemical methods. What are the advantages and differences between them?

Some factors to consider when selecting a supplier include:

A group of parallel cleavages can be seen in a photograph of biomica under orthogonal polarized (left) and single polarized (right) mirrors.

Natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder also have great differences in electrical insulation, mechanical properties, chemical stability, application range and cost. Natural mica powder has good electrical insulation, but the volume resistivity is lower than that of synthetic mica. Synthetic mica powder has better electrical insulation properties, high volume resistivity and stable dielectric constant, and is suitable for high performance electrical insulation materials. The hardness of natural mica powder is relatively low (2-3), and it has good elasticity and peeling property. The hardness of synthetic mica powder is higher (between 3 and 4), and the tensile strength and compressive strength are better than that of natural mica powder. Natural mica powder is stable in acid-base solution, but it is easy to decompose at high temperature. Synthetic mica powder is stable to acid and base at room temperature, but will be slowly corroded by sulfuric acid above 300℃. Better thermal stability, not easy to release gas. Natural mica powder is widely used in electrical appliances, welding rods, rubber, plastics, paper making, paint and other fields. Synthetic mica powder is mainly used in high-end electrical insulation materials, aviation, aerospace, national defense industry and other high-tech fields. Because synthetic mica powder needs to be produced through complex chemical processes, its production cost is usually higher than that of natural mica powder. Therefore, in the market, the price of synthetic mica powder is often higher than that of natural mica powder. However, with the continuous progress of production technology and the gradual emergence of scale effects, the price of synthetic mica powder is expected to gradually decrease.

Natural high quality Muscovite:feel fine, soft lubrication.