The following varieties and names of the mineral are known: potassium mica, sericite, leucophyllite, Moscow star, antonite, white mica.
Usually muscovite is colorless, but in nature there are minerals of pale green, light brown color. The gloss is muscovite glass, and the cleavage planes have silvery and pearlescent shine. Sericite is called hidden-scaly stones with silky luster.
Deposits of muscovite. In Eastern Siberia (the Kansk, Mamskoye), India, the USA, the Malagasy Republic, Brazil, Canada, the Kola Peninsula.
Application of muscovite. The high electrical insulating quality of muscovite is the most important practical property of this mineral. Muscovite found his place in the industry. In the sphere of industry it is used as sheet mica for the production of condensates, insulators, telephones; in the form of mica powder for the manufacture of mica cardboard, roofing roofing, refractory paints; As a mica factory for the manufacture of electrical insulating pads in various electrical appliances.
Therapeutic and magical properties of muscovite
Medical properties. Folk doctors claim that muscovite is a good aid in the treatment of all kinds of skin diseases. Teenager skin will save from acne and scaling. And bracelets with muscovite can have a preventative effect on thyroid gland diseases. In addition, some lithotherapists argue that muscovite favorably affects the functioning of the endocrine system.
Magical properties. In the people it is believed that the yellow and brown Muscovites to their master can attract success in all his endeavors, he will attract financial success.
The properties of muscovite in gray and white color - to protect its owner from the risk of freezing. Pink muscovite in the life of its owner will create harmony, attract mutual love, revive the cooled feelings between the spouses.
Green Muscovite favorably affects the inner world of man, the stone makes him calmer, kinder, nobler.
Astrologers say that all the zodiacal signs, with the exception of Libra and Scorpio, he does not feel them, and hence from him they will not be of any use, they can wear muscovite.
Talismans and amulets. Muscovite in the form of a talisman will protect his owner from physical violence and moral trauma.