: any of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic forms that readily separate into very thin leaves
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The 144-acre site is a former mica mine called Archdale.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
The thin, buildable gel spreads easily over skin, creating a natural, glow-from-within sort of radiance that won’t irritate your skin, unlike some highlighting products that contain mica powder or glitter.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Most vineyards here grow on granite hillsides with soils composed of flint, chalk, and mica which impart bracing minerality to the wines.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Those have been joined by gold and bronze pearl, which deliver a universally flattering sheer bronze tint courtesy of ethically and sustainably sourced mica.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
The thin, buildable gel spreads easily over skin, creating a natural, glow-from-within sort of radiance that won’t irritate your skin, unlike some highlighting products that contain mica powder or glitter.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Most vineyards here grow on granite hillsides with soils composed of flint, chalk, and mica which impart bracing minerality to the wines.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Those have been joined by gold and bronze pearl, which deliver a universally flattering sheer bronze tint courtesy of ethically and sustainably sourced mica.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Mica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mica. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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mica
noun
mi·ca
ˈmī-kə 
: any of various minerals that contain silicon and can be separated easily into thin often transparent sheets
Medical Definition
mica
noun
mi·ca
ˈmī-kə
: any of various colored or transparent mineral silicates crystallizing in monoclinic forms that readily separate into very thin leaves
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