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Mica

earth science Maturity 7-9

Mica is a shiny rock.

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MicaSheetUSGOV.jpg
It can split into thin sheets. These sheets can be very small. We use it to make things shine. It is in some paints and makeup. Do you like things that glitter?
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Mica-moniale.jpg

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Thin section microscopy Siilinjärvi H10...
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Dark Mica from Eastern Ontario.jpg
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Mica-moniale.jpg
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Micanite._1899.png
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Mikanit.jpg
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Braun silencio 1000 - case opened-3587.jpg
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Muscovite window.jpg
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Silver mica capacitors.jpg
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Hand Hopewell mica.jpg
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Utamaro (1793) Naniwaya O-Kita.jpg
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