Fairly Light And Relatively Soft Mica

With the precious guidance of knowledgeable team of industry experts, we are Exporting and Trading of Fairly Light And Relatively Soft Mica in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

Mica is a mineral name given to a group of minerals that are physically and chemically similar. They are all silicate minerals, known as sheet silicates because they form in distinct layers. Micas are fairly light and relatively soft, and the sheets and flakes of mica are flexible. Mica is heat-resistant and does not conduct electricity.

The principal use of ground mica is in gypsum wallboard joint compound, where it acts as a filler and extender, provides a smoother consistency, improves work ability, and prevents cracking. In the paint industry, ground mica is used as a pigment extender that also facilitates suspension due to its light weight and platy morphology. The ground mica also reduces checking and chalking, prevents shrinkage and shearing of the paint film, provides increased resistance to water penetration and weathering, and brightens the tone of colored pigments. Ground mica also is used in the well-drilling industry as an additive to drilling mud's.


We can supply up to 120MT on a monthly basis.

Furthermore, we provide this mica to our customers at market leading price.