Mica
Versatile phyllosilicate minerals for electronics, coatings and insulation.
What we trade and why it matters
Mica is a group of sheet silicate minerals prized for their perfect basal cleavage, electrical insulation, thermal stability and shimmering appearance. Gulf Cosmopolitan supplies muscovite, phlogopite and biotite mica in block, sheet, flake and powder forms for industrial, electrical and decorative applications.
Grades and specifications we handle
Muscovite Mica
Clear to pale ruby potash mica — premium electrical and thermal insulator.
Phlogopite Mica
Amber to green magnesium mica with higher heat tolerance.
Biotite Mica
Dark iron-magnesium mica used in fillers and specialty applications.
Mica Flakes & Powder
Ground and classified material for paints, plastics and cosmetics.
Mica Sheets & Splittings
Flexible, reconstituted and rigid sheets for electrical insulation.
Primary uses
- Electrical insulation and motor windings
- Paints, coatings and pearlescent pigments
- Plastics and rubber fillers
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Oil-well drilling fluids
Source regions
- India
- Madagascar
- Brazil
- China
- Russia
- South Africa
How we trade it
Mica is traded by grade, colour, size distribution and purity. We source directly from mines and processors with transparent due-diligence documentation, and supply FOB or CIF in bulk bags, pallets or containers.
Financing available on every mica trade
Letters of credit, pre-export finance and guarantees — structured for your counterparties, tenor and currency.