One of the most common applications of mica powder is in the cosmetics industry. Mica is a transformative ingredient in makeup products, giving them a natural glow. It is widely used in foundations, eyeshadows, highlighters, and blushes. The light-reflective properties of mica help to diffuse light and minimize the appearance of imperfections, making it a favorite among makeup artists and consumers alike. Its ability to blend seamlessly with skin tones while imparting a shimmery finish makes it a versatile choice for cosmetics.

The common characteristics of mica group minerals are: layered silicate minerals, monoclinic crystal system, a few trigonal crystal system, the crystals are pseudo-hexagonal columnar, plate and sheet; The aggregate is scaly and foliaceous. It has a set of extremely complete cleavage, along which it is easy to peel into sheets. Therefore, the shape of mica is usually regarded as sheet.

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

3. Mixing Start by mixing the mica powder with the base paint. It’s recommended to do a test batch to gauge the desired effect, adjusting the amount of mica powder accordingly.

It is an indispensable and important raw material in the fields of electric heating equipment, wire and cable, aerospace and so on.

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

In addition, lepidolite and ferrolepidolite can also be used as mineral raw materials for extracting lithium.

In addition, lepidolite and ferrolepidolite can also be used as mineral raw materials for extracting lithium.

Natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder have differences in production methods, heat resistance and color transparency. As the name suggests, natural mica powder is made from natural mica ore after processing, retaining the original characteristics and composition of the ore. Its main components are SiO2 (about 49%) and Al2O3 (about 30%), while also containing K2O+Na2O (9%-11%) and so on. The synthetic mica powder (such as fluoroglogopicite powder), is the use of a variety of raw materials through high temperature reaction and other chemical methods synthetic, its composition and characteristics can be adjusted and optimized according to the need, the chemical formula is KMg3(AlSi3O10)F2, belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, is a typical layered silicate, relatively single and pure composition. The heat resistance of natural mica powder is generally 500-600℃, and some types, such as phlogopite, can reach 800℃. The heat resistance of synthetic mica powder is more excellent, and it can withstand high temperatures above 1200℃, and the melting point or crystallization temperature is about 1375±5. The transparency of natural mica powder is relatively low, and the color is diverse, including black, yellow, white, gray, green, brown and other colors, and may vary due to different ore types and processing methods. The color of synthetic mica powder is relatively single, usually colorless transparent or white, high whiteness, good optical performance, and high transmittance from ultraviolet to infrared band.