Mica Mining , Nigeria.
These photos were taken in one of Micas mining sites in Western Nigeria.
Mica is a name given to silicate minerals that are physically and chemically similar.
Generally, Mica mining is a very risky mining procedure due to the cost involved and unpredictability of the quality and quantity of the Mica that will be recovered.
Micas are fairly light and soft. Its sheets and flakes are flexible.
Micas Have many uses and mainly in the electrical industries such as electrical insulators, among many others.
Hope you enjoyed this brief learning about Mica.
Photos are Original and personal.
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Very educational @purpletanzanite.Never heard of it until today.thanks for that :)
De verdad que parecen tener un material muy valioso en sus manos @purpletanzanite