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Mineral Description: Mica is a mineral that forms in thin sheets and is flakey in texture. Mica sheets are fragile and often has a very shiny appearance.
Photo source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica
What is mica used for?
Mica is most commonly used in the electrical and electronic industries. It can be used as a thermal insulation, to create decorative lamps and/or windows, as well as glass panels on stoves and microwaves. And, since mica is so shiny it is used in make-up to brighten pigments.
Where is Mica found in NC?
Spruce Pine in Mitchell County and Kings Mountain in Cleveland County are the hot spots for mica mining in NC.
FUN FACT: North Carolina produces 2/3 of our nation's scrap mica!
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