| Material |
Mica mineral (primarily muscovite or phlogopite) |
| Color |
Usually transparent to opaque, ranging from clear to various shades of brown, green, or gray |
| Thickness |
Can vary widely, typically from a few micrometers to several millimeters |
| Size |
Sheets can be large, up to several feet in length and width, but are often cut to smaller sizes |
| Density |
Approximately 2.7 - 3.0 g/cm³ |
| Hardness |
Mohs hardness of 2.5 - 4.0 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
Varies, but generally low, around 0.1 - 0.3 W/mK |
| Electrical Insulation |
Excellent electrical insulator |
| Flexibility |
Flexible and can be easily split into thin sheets |
| Resistance to Chemicals |
Generally resistant to acids and bases |
