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It is a mineral which can be pressed and used instead of glass.

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Q: What is a mica sheet?
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What group is mica in?

Mica is a group of sheet silicate minerals (e.x of micas : Biotite, muscovite)


What type of cleavage results in a thin sheet of a mineral?

Mica


Best dielectric material for corona discharge?

Mica sheet


Is mica an unidentified mineral?

Mica is actually a term for a group of sheet silicate minerals as such if you describe something as a mica you are not defining (or identifying) exactly what it is, only the group that it belongs to.


How many cleavage planes forms a silicate sheet?

A silicate sheet mineral like mica has one cleavage plane.


Can alpha mass through a thin slice of mica?

Yes, Mica is used as the entrance window for alpha particle detectors. However, the sheet has to be thin; approximately 6 microns.


What is the mica mineral symbol?

Muscovite (clear) and Biotite (black) are the commonest mica forms. Fuchsite (green) is an unusual mica containing chromium. Please see the related link below for a listing of the mica group of minerals.


What is micas density?

Mica is a silicate sheet often used for its properties in the electronics field. Mica's density is 2883 micrograms per cubic millimeter.


What Pegmatite used for?

Pegmatite is used for feldspar, sheet mica, beryllium, tantalum niobium, and lithium minerals.


What kind of minerals are in a book?

Mica minerals often appear in 'books' which are stacks of sheet-like mineral crystals.


Is mica a gemstone?

The mineral mica is not a gemstone. It is not considered a precious mineral or gem. It is a valuable mineral that has a number of applications, and it is likely you have some mica in your home now. Mica is used in the electronics industry as an insulator beneath semiconductor packages when they are mounted on heat sinks in consumer (and other) electronic equipment.


What minerals exhibits flat sheet- like structure and easily peels like cellophane?

Mica is a mineral that exhibits a flat sheet-like structure and easily peels like cellophane. It is composed of thin layers that can be easily separated, giving it a distinct sheet-like appearance and a characteristic ability to peel into thin, flexible flakes. Mica is commonly used in various industrial applications, such as electrical insulation and heat resistance, due to its unique structure and properties.