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Muscovite flakes give sparkle to many cosmetics.

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Muscovite flakes are used to create the sparkle seen in artificial snow for decorations.

The heating element in some toasters, irons, and hairdryers is muscovite mica board wrapped in

NiCr wire.

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The sail-like parts of this 1909 GE toaster are muscovite

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This stove has muscovite windows that withstand high temperatures.

Putting mica-wound coils into place in a 10,000 kw. turbine generator.

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The Whirlwind computer at MIT, 1948. The capacitors were muscovite mica with foil between them embedded in plexiglass.

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Hammered copper lamp with mica shade, c. 1915.

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Mica light fixture in modern bathroom.

Mica is a filler for paint and wallpaper.

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Mica powder keeps rubber and asphalt goods from sticking to one another.

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