Word Meaning

Meaning of mica

- The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in composition, and vary in color from pale brown or yellow to green or black. The transparent forms are used in lanterns, the doors of stoves, etc., being popularly called isinglass. Formerly called also cat-silver, and glimmer.

Crossword clue for mica

- aluminium silicate
- Electric insulation
- Electric insulator
- Flaky mineral
- Mineral Silicate
- Mineral that forms in sheets
- Mineral, usually laminated
- Silicate mineral
- Type of mineral