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Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources3 Marks
Question
Mention three properties of mica.
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Answer

  1. Mica is a mineral made up of a series of plates or leaves.
  2. It splits easily into thin sheets. These sheets can be so thin that a thousand can be layered into a mica sheet of a few centimeters high.
  3. Mica can be clear, black, green, red yellow or brown.
  4. Due to its excellent di-electric strength, low power loss factor, insulating properties and resistance to high voltage, mica is considered an important mineral used in electric and electronic industries.

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