What applications is mica used for?

Mica is used in paints and coatings (anti-corrosion, heat-reflective), plastics and rubber (as a reinforcing filler), cosmetics and personal care (pearlescent pigment base), electrical insulation (high dielectric strength), welding electrodes, drilling fluids (API-grade mica for lost-circulation control) and specialty pigments.

In what mesh sizes is mica powder available?

Standard mesh sizes are 60, 100, 200 and 325 mesh, plus micronised grades on request. Custom particle size distributions are available for specialty applications.

Does PIME export mica internationally?

Yes. PIME sources mica from audited producers in India and supplies buyers in Australia, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Every shipment ships with a Certificate of Analysis and optional third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek.

Mica Supplier Australia | Muscovite & Phlogopite Mica Flakes & Powder

Name: Mica (Muscovite & Phlogopite)
Brand: PIME
SKU: MICA-MUSC-PHLO
Availability: InStock

Natural muscovite mica — high-quality mica flakes, supplied by PIME Australia for paints, cosmetics and electrical insulation — Muscovite Mica · Natural Flakes

Muscovite · Phlogopite · Flakes · Powder

Natural Mica — Flakes, Blocks & Micronised Powder

Mica is a group of sheet silicate minerals with unrivalled thermal, electrical and mechanical properties. PIME supplies both muscovite mica (white/silver, potassium-aluminum silicate) and phlogopite mica (amber/brown, magnesium-rich) — in natural flake, block and wet/dry ground powder forms.

Our mica is sourced from long-established producers in the Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh mica belts of India and graded for end-use: cosmetic-grade brightness, electrical-grade dielectric strength, paint-grade aspect ratio, drilling-grade particle distribution (API 13A compatible), and plastics-grade reinforcement.

Specification	Value
Mineral types	Muscovite, Phlogopite
Forms	Flakes, Blocks, Wet-Ground Powder, Dry-Ground Powder
Mesh sizes	60, 100, 200, 325, Micronised
Brightness	≥ 75% (cosmetic grade ≥ 85%)
Moisture	< 0.5%
Fe₂O₃ content	< 2% (grade-dependent)
Aspect ratio	30:1 to 80:1 (wet-ground)
Packaging	25 kg bags, 1 MT bulk bags, containers

🎨 Paints & Coatings 💄 Cosmetics ⚡ Electrical Insulation 🛢️ Drilling Fluids 🧱 Plastics & Rubber 🔥 Welding Electrodes

Mica Gallery

Muscovite and phlogopite mica — from raw natural flakes and blocks to sorted industrial grades. Mica's laminar structure, thermal stability and dielectric strength make it indispensable across paints, cosmetics, plastics, electrical and drilling industries.

Applications & Industries

Mica's unique combination of perfect basal cleavage, thermal stability (up to ~500 °C for muscovite, ~900 °C for phlogopite), high dielectric strength and chemical inertness makes it essential across many industries:

🎨 Paints & Coatings

Wet-ground mica provides excellent opacity, anti-corrosion performance, UV resistance and heat-reflective properties. Used in architectural, marine, automotive and industrial coatings.

💄 Cosmetics & Personal Care

Cosmetic-grade muscovite mica is the base for pearlescent pigments in foundations, blush, eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish and personal care products — delivering shimmer, soft focus and smooth feel.

⚡ Electrical Insulation

Mica's dielectric strength, thermal resistance and stability make it indispensable in electrical insulation — transformer tapes, fire-resistant cables, capacitor dielectrics and heating-element insulation.

🧱 Plastics & Rubber

Mica flakes and high-aspect-ratio powders are used as a reinforcing filler in engineering plastics, thermoset composites and rubber — improving stiffness, dimensional stability and thermal conductivity.

🛢️ Drilling Fluids

API 13A-compatible mica (fine, medium, coarse) is a standard lost-circulation material in oil & gas drilling fluids — sealing fractures in the wellbore and reducing fluid loss.

🔥 Welding Electrodes

Phlogopite mica is used in welding-electrode coatings for its thermal stability, arc stabilisation and slag-forming characteristics.

🧴 Construction & Gypsum

Mica is used in joint compounds, plaster and gypsum board to reduce cracking, improve workability and deliver a smooth finish.

🎨 Pearlescent Pigments

Mica platelets coated with metal oxides form the substrate for effect pigments used in automotive paints, printing inks, plastics and decorative coatings.

Available Grades

Muscovite Mica — Natural Flakes

Form: Natural flakes / blocks

Size: Hand-sorted, graded to customer specification

Applications: Electrical insulation, speciality pigments

Wet-Ground Mica Powder

Mesh: 100, 200, 325, Micronised

Aspect ratio: 60:1–80:1

Applications: High-performance paints, cosmetic pigments

Dry-Ground Mica Powder

Mesh: 60, 100, 200, 325

Aspect ratio: 30:1–40:1

Applications: Plastics, rubber, drilling fluids, joint compounds

Phlogopite Mica

Form: Flakes / Ground

Thermal stability: Up to ~900 °C

Applications: Welding electrodes, high-temperature insulation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of mica PIME supplies?

PIME supplies both muscovite mica (silvery-white, potassium aluminum silicate — the most common commercial mica) and phlogopite mica (amber/brown, magnesium-rich — favoured for high-temperature applications). Both are available as natural flakes, blocks and wet-ground or dry-ground powder.

What mesh sizes and particle sizes are available?

Standard mesh sizes are 60, 100, 200 and 325 mesh, with micronised grades for cosmetic and high-performance coating applications. We match customer particle-size distribution specifications where required.

Is your mica cosmetic-grade compliant?

Yes — we can supply mica graded for cosmetic use, with supporting documentation including heavy-metal content, brightness and microbial specifications. Ethical sourcing documentation is available on request.

Do you supply mica for drilling fluids (API 13A)?

Yes. We supply drilling-grade mica (fine, medium and coarse) suitable for API 13A lost-circulation applications. We can provide test data and CoA on every shipment.

What is the minimum order quantity and how is mica packaged?

Standard packaging is 25 kg paper/PP bags and 1 MT FIBC bulk bags. MOQ is typically 5 MT for powder grades; flake and block grades are quoted on a per-lot basis. FCL and LCL shipments supported.

Mica Supplier — Muscovite & Phlogopite Mica for Industry