Processed mineral
(Mica & Micaceous Iron Oxide)
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The Mineral Muscovite (Mica)
Muscovite is a common rock forming mineral and is found in igneous, metamorphic and detrital sedimentary rocks. Muscovite has a layered structure of aluminum silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. Muscovite sheets were used for kitchen oven windows before synthetic materials replaced them.
Physical Characteristics
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Micaceous Iron Oxide
Chemical Formula: Fe2O3, Iron Oxide.
Group: Hematite
Uses:
In anti - rust paints and coatings. Provides excellent corrosion resistance on metal surfaces. Excellent for painting of bridges, ships and boats, Iron bars and rods for constructions.