Mica Mineral Types Mineral Processing Metallurgy
Biotite, or black mica, has a high percentage of iron (up to about 25%), which causes its usual black color; it is also high in magnesia, and so is often called magnesiairon mica. On account of its dark color and high percentage of iron, which lowers its insulating power, it is not often merchantable. The powder is white or gray. Lepidolite