mica

IPA: mˈaɪkʌ

(mineralogy) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.
A unisex given name from Hebrew, variant of Micah

Examples of "mica" in Sentences

Shimmer is made of light-reflecting crystals called mica.
Vermiculite is a mineral that belongs to a group of minerals called the mica minerals.
Those interested in the electrical industry will know that mica is playing a large part as an insulator.
Dragonlady~ The heavy metal gold mica is a brand new product that we are actually testing right now (we love it too)!
Micas provide shimmer because a mica is a flat platelet that reflects and refracts light, similar to a diamond in the sun.
The heavy gold mica is the perfect foil for the bright and cheery colors of yellow and purple, giving the look a little edge.
The name mica was probably created from the Latin word micare meaning to shine in reference to the shiny luster of the micas.
A question for Anne-Marie: The Bramble Berry website says that the shamrock mica is a bleeding color -- will this be an issue with the layered soap?
It is made of a combination of solid lubricant and ground or pulverized mica, that is where it gets its name, and nothing can equal mica as a lubricant if you could apply it to your gear; and to do this it has been combined with a heavy grease.