| Property |
Specification |
| Material |
Mica (usually Muscovite or Phlogopite) |
| Color |
Transparent, colorless, or light brown |
| Texture |
Smooth, flexible, and thin |
| Appearance |
Sheet-like, with a shiny, pearly luster |
| Density |
2.7 - 3.0 g/cm³ |
| Hardness |
2.5 - 3 on Mohs scale |
| Composition |
Silicate minerals containing aluminum, potassium, and magnesium |
| Crystal Structure |
Monoclinic |
| Transparency |
Transparent to translucent |
| Clarity |
Clear to slightly cloudy |
| Weight |
Varies depending on size and thickness |
| Electrical Insulation |
Excellent electrical insulator |
| Thermal Conductivity |
0.8 W/m·K |
| Thermal Stability |
Can withstand high temperatures (up to 800°C) |
| Flexibility |
Flexible, can be bent without breaking |
| Chemical Stability |
Highly stable, resistant to most acids and alkalis |
| Melting Point |
1,100°C (depending on the type of mica) |
| Specific Gravity |
2.8 - 3.0 |
