Muscovite Mine – Western Mining History
Muscovite (hydrated aluminium potassium silicate [KAl2 (AlSi3O10) (F, OH)2 ])and phlogopite (potassium magnesium aluminum silicate hydroxide) are the two major micas of commerce. Micas are commonly found in ordinary rocks. Inhalation of mica dust presents an occupational hazard. CAMEO Chemicals.