The layer structure of the mica is also the reason for its characteristic sheen - you can often see a spectrum of colors, similar to a thin layer of oil on a puddle of water.

Atomic structure of mica and a picture taken by an atomic force microscope. Image Credit: Vienna University of Technology A recent study published in Nature Communications focuses on this problem by ...

Muscovite mica (MuM) is a highly stable mineral that is commonly used as an insulator. However, the electrical properties of single-layer and few-layered MuM are not well understood. Now, a group ...