Question

Mica one of the most indispensable minerals explain with suitable examples

Answer 1

Mica has been used in India since ancient times as a medicinal item in Ayurveda and is known as abhrak. With the development of electrical industry, mica found new vistas of use. Its insulating properties have made it a valuable mineral in electrical and electronics industry. It can withstand high voltage and has low power loss factor.

Important mica bearing pegmatite occurs in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh is the largest mica producing state of India.