Mica is a group of silicate minerals that is composed of tiny sheet-like crystals. When ground into a fine powder, mica can produce a stunning array of colors and effects, from iridescent gleams to metallic finishes. This versatility makes mica powder an ideal ingredient for various applications, including cosmetics, crafts, and, of course, paint.
Mica has a wide range of uses, in ancient China, it is often used to do traditional Chinese medicine, the ancients even think that taking mica: a year to remove all diseases (heavy metal poisoning), three years of long service, husband into a boy (body scrap), Zhongshan uncle Qing suit, over time can become a cloud (soul ascension). However, in the era without glass, the transparency of mica makes it a better decorative material, for example, we are familiar with the mica screen candle shadow deep, the river gradually falling Xiaoxing sink. Mica screen is low, tassel tent is small and mica calf car.
1. Versatility One of the most notable features of mica powder is its versatility. It can be used in a range of formulations including powders, liquids, and creams. Whether it’s a loose powder highlighter or a luxurious cream eyeshadow, mica powder can easily blend, creating various textures and finishes.
Mica is a very common rock-forming mineral, widely distributed in crystalline rocks. Its general chemical formula can be expressed as:
X { Y2-3 [Z4O10] (OH)2 }
Mica is a new non-metallic crystal material, a national key new material, with heat insulation, insulation, high temperature resistance characteristics, is an important material in aerospace, rail transit, nuclear power, wind power, aircraft carriers and other high-tech fields, but also electrical equipment, wire and cable, household appliances indispensable insulation material, in the national economy and national defense construction plays an important role.