1. by-nc-nd: Anne Ruthmann Muscovite

2. Muscovite flakes give sparkle to many cosmetics. by: eperales by-nc-nd: Archangeli by-nc-nd: goodwillstacy by-nc-nd: karmablue

3. by-nc-nd: jbruso by-nc: mightymightymatze Muscovite flakes are used to create the sparkle seen in artificial snow for decorations.

4. The heating element in some toasters, irons, and hairdryers is muscovite mica board wrapped in NiCr wire. by: bcmom by-nc-nd: massdistraction Chhaperia Electro Components Pvt. Ltd. by-nc-sa:_Dano

5. © Newport Electronics, Inc., used with permission Muscovite (but not biotite) mica tape insulates. Chhaperia Electro Components Pvt. Ltd.

6. by: 1wing-n-thefire Credit: National Museum of American History, SI catalog #329,287; negative #79-1643. The sail-like parts of this 1909 GE toaster are muscovite wrapped in Ni-Cr wire. This stove has muscovite windows that withstand high temperatures.

7. Putting mica-wound coils into place in a 10,000 kw. turbine generator. © Smithsonian Institution, © Westinghouse The Whirlwind computer at MIT, 1948. The capacitors were muscovite mica with foil between them embedded in plexiglass. ORNL by-nc-nd: Nicola Asuni Are there any muscovite mica capacitors in this pile of capacitors?

8. Hammered copper lamp with mica shade, c. 1915. by-sa: Narisa Spaulding by-nc-sa: creatorsdream Mica light fixture in modern bathroom.

9. Mica is a filler for paint and wallpaper. by-nc-nd: velo_city by-nc-sa: jekemp by-nc-nd: A30_Tsitika

10. Mica is used as a paint extender, and to improve the texture of the paint. GNU

11. (credit: Ballistic Products Inc.) by: Joel Metz blackbirdsf.org Mica-based lubricant is good for ballistic products and bicycle chains. by: Joel Metz blackbirdsf.org

12. Mica powder keeps rubber and asphalt goods from sticking to one another. by-nc-sa: bunchofpants by: http://www.recyclethis.co.uk by-nc-sa: Sumit

13. Micas provide the sparkle in toothpaste. USGS by: Clean Wal-Mart

14. by-nc-nd: Anne Ruthmann Muscovite

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