Mica
Origin: Madagascar (noted for high purity and large flake size)
Types:
- Muscovite (light-colored, widely used)
- Phlogopite (dark-colored, heat-resistant, preferred in thermal
insulation)
Forms Available:
- Crude / Block
- Splitting
- Scrap
- Powder / Ground
- Flakes
Parameter |
Specification Range |
Color |
Silver, white, pale, green |
Purity |
90–98% |
Moisture Content |
≤ 0.5% |
pH (in water) |
7 – 8.5 |
Oil Absorption |
40 – 50 (g/100g) |
Specific Gravity |
2.7 – 2.9 |
Loss on Ignition (LOI) |
≤ 5% |
Particle Size (Powder) |
60–325 mesh (customizable) |
Dielectric Strength |
200–300 kV/mm (for high-grade muscovite) |
Parameter |
Specification Range |
Color |
Golden brown, amber |
Purity |
85–95% |
Thermal Resistance |
Up to 1000°C |
Electrical Insulation |
Excellent |
Hardness (Mohs) |
2.5 – 3.0 |
Particle Size (Flakes) |
0.1mm to 20mm (as per grade) |
- Packaging: 25kg / 50kg PP bags or 1MT jumbo bags
- Moisture-Proof & UV-Resistant Bags for powder/flakes
- Minimum Order: 1 x 20-ft container (approx. 20 metric tons)
- HS Code: 2525.20 (for natural mica powder)
- Cosmetics: High-purity, bright muscovite mica powder for shimmer, foundations, eye shadows
- Construction: Fireproofing, joint compounds
- Paints & Coatings: Anti-corrosive, reflective coatings
- Plastics & Rubber: Filler and reinforcer
- Electronics: Heat insulation, capacitors
- Oil Drilling: Mud loss control
- COA (Certificate of Analysis)
- MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
- REACH / RoHS Compliance (on request)
- Non-Child Labor Declaration (important for EU/US)