Later, with the development of science and technology, people gradually realized that mica minerals have high insulation, high temperature resistance, strong acid and alkali resistance, and mica also began to enter building materials, fire, plastics, paper, rubber, pearlite pigments and other industries. These are mainly Muscovite and phlogopite.

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.

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

3. Use less color for transparency If you desire a more transparent effect, simply reduce the amount of mica powder you add.

Oxides and Ultramarines These pigments are suitable for a more matte finish and are often used in professional formulations. They are available in various colors and can be combined with other natural alternatives to create unique shades.

Adding mica powder to latex paint offers a fantastic way to achieve beautiful, shimmering finishes that can transform any space in your home. With its ease of use and the stunning results it can produce, mica powder is a valuable addition to any DIY enthusiast's toolkit. By following the outlined steps and tips, you can unleash your creativity and achieve professional-looking results in your paint projects. Whether you are refreshing a room or embarking on a new decor venture, consider the enchanting effects of mica powder for your next painting endeavor.

X represents large interlayer cations, such as K+, Na+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Rb+, Cs+, etc. Y represents octahedral cations, such as Al3+, Fe2+, Mg2+, Cr3+, Ti4+, Fe3+, etc. Z is mainly Si4+ and Al3+; The ideal ratio of the additional anion (OH)- to (O)2- is 2:10, and (OH)- can be replaced by F- and Cl-. Most mica contain 4% to 5% water. Therefore, although they may be called mica, the chemical composition of different mica may be very different, for the purpose of research, we collectively refer to the minerals with this type of characteristics as mica group minerals.  

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