Artists have been chasing light for millennia. The mica group is a family of 37 silicate minerals. While they form through different geological processes and vary in chemical composition and colour, they share a translucent, flaky, plate-like structure which reflects and refracts light. Learn more about how mica is formed, how it has been used, and why it remains relevant in artistic practice today on our blog: https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2025/12/16/the-shimmering-story-of-mica-in-art/?utm_

Those shiny flecks in the soil? They might look like gold, but often it's just mica. Different colors mean different names, but any mica is a good sign you might be on the right track. #Geology #Rockhounding #Minerals #Mica #GoldProspecting | Mineral Gemstones | Facebook