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Mica gravel contains mica, a mineral that forms in sheets and flakes. Mica gravel can affect the engineering properties of the gravel, such as its density, strength, and plasticity.
Properties of mica
Appearance: Mica is translucent to opaque, with a vitreous or pearly luster. It can be white, green, red, or black.
Structure: Mica is made of silicate tetrahedrons that form sheets. The sheets are weakly bonded together, giving mica its perfect basal cleavage.
Softness: Mica is relatively soft and can be scratched with a knife blade.
Heat resistance: Mica is heat-resistant.
Insulation: Mica does not conduct electricity.
Types of mica
Muscovite: A hydrated silicate of aluminum and potassium
Phlogopite: A magnesium-bearing mica
Biotite: A ferro-magnesium variety
Lepidolite: A purple mica
Uses of mica
Mica can be used for landscaping.
Mica can be used in decorative purposes, both indoors and outdoors.
Mica gravel contains mica, a mineral that forms in sheets and flakes. Mica gravel can affect the engineering properties of the gravel, such as its density, strength, and plasticity.
Properties of mica
Appearance: Mica is translucent to opaque, with a vitreous or pearly luster. It can be white, green, red, or black.
Structure: Mica is made of silicate tetrahedrons that form sheets. The sheets are weakly bonded together, giving mica its perfect basal cleavage.
Softness: Mica is relatively soft and can be scratched with a knife blade.
Heat resistance: Mica is heat-resistant.
Insulation: Mica does not conduct electricity.
Types of mica
Muscovite: A hydrated silicate of aluminum and potassium
Phlogopite: A magnesium-bearing mica
Biotite: A ferro-magnesium variety
Lepidolite: A purple mica
Uses of mica
Mica can be used for landscaping.
Mica can be used in decorative purposes, both indoors and outdoors.