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Egyptian Ores

Mica

Mica is a mineral that exhibits an almost perfect basal cleavage. Mica is a group comprising almost 30 members that differentiate from each other, primarily, by      
atom substitutions or vacancies in the crystal lattice. From  an industrial standpoint, very few are mined: Muscovite,  white mica, is by far the most common,  a dark      
brown mica - comes in second. To a lesser extent, lithium  mica find some interesting application in our industries.   

MAIN APPLICATIONS:-

  • Paint & Coatings

  • Pearlescent pigments

  • Sound dampening

  • Plastics

  • Foundry

  • Welding rods

  • Joint compound

  • Fibre Cement

  • Oil field

  • Fire extinguisher

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