Responsibly sourced muscovite mica from Limpopo Province, South Africa. Full provenance transparency. Documented supply chain. 3 grades.
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Responsible Mica Sourcing: Elixir Minerals mica is sourced exclusively from Limpopo Province, South Africa — not from regions associated with child labour concerns. Full provenance transparency and a documented supply chain. Origin documentation available on request. Not India-origin mica.
Muscovite mica is a natural phyllosilicate mineral characterised by its distinctive platy, high aspect ratio particle structure. This morphology gives mica a unique combination of properties: pearlescent optical effects, barrier reinforcement, electrical insulation, dielectric strength and thermal stability — making it one of the most functionally versatile minerals in industrial and cosmetic applications.
Elixir Minerals mica originates exclusively from Limpopo Province, South Africa — the same pegmatite ore body as our feldspar and silica range, with documented origin and traceability at every stage.
Chemically, our mica carries a natural Fe₂O₃ content of approximately 4.2% — typical for muscovite mica from this ore body. This is not a defect, but formulators in colour-critical coatings applications should note it during specification and trial work.
Typical values. Contact us for specification confirmation.
Muscovite mica from Limpopo Province, South Africa. The distinctive silvery-white platey structure is visible across all three grades — finer and more uniform as mesh number increases.
Coarser platey grade. High aspect ratio particles for two-dimensional reinforcement. Suited to coatings, plasters, tile adhesives and polymer applications.
Medium-mesh grade offering a balance of particle size and aspect ratio. Pearlescent optical effects in decorative coatings. Reinforcement in polymer systems and use in electrical insulation products.
Finest grade in the range (<2% retained at 45μm), with 83% reflectance. Used in cosmetics and personal care formulations and in fine decorative effect coatings.
