mica

Everyday

1. A mineral found in rocks that splits into very thin, shiny, see-through sheets. tree →
2. The glittery flakes of this mineral seen in rocks such as granite. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about rocks and minerals, mica is the shiny sparkly part of granite. It is used in some make-up, paints and electrical parts because it does not burn easily. Phrases: flakes of mica, sheets of mica.

Examples

• The granite sparkled with flakes of mica. tree →
• Mica splits into thin, see-through layers. tree →
• We found mica in the rock sample. tree →
• Some glittery make-up contains mica. tree →
• Mica does not melt easily, so it is used in heaters. tree →
• The teacher peeled a thin sheet of mica with a knife. tree →
• Mica makes some sand glitter in the sun. tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable (some mica); «micas» means different kinds of mica. Said MY-ka. Not the same as quartz or glitter.

In Jewish tradition

Mica is a man's name in the Bible. He was the young son of Mephibosheth, the grandson of Jonathan, and the name also appears in the lists of Levites. In the primary lessons: In science lessons about rocks and minerals, mica is the shiny sparkly part of granite. It is used in some make-up, paints and electrical parts because it does not burn easily. Phrases: flakes of mica, sheets of mica.

Examples

• Now Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. (Prophets 2SA.9.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• and Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; (Writings 1CH.9.15, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable (some mica); «micas» means different kinds of mica. Said MY-ka. Not the same as quartz or glitter.