Properties and Type of Mica Powder Shimmer

Asked by: benz_postser On: June 01, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

I would like to inquire about the properties of the Mica Powder Shimmer product. Specifically:

  • Is it pure, finely ground mica without any coating?
  • Is it muscovite mica with the chemical formula potassium aluminium silicate: (KAl2[AlSi3O10](OH)2)?

Answer

Mica Powder Shimmer Details

Regarding your questions about the Mica Powder Shimmer product:

  1. Is it pure, finely ground mica without any coating?
    Yes, based on the product information and the previous staff reply, this product is pure, finely ground mica without any coating.

  2. Is it muscovite mica (potassium aluminium silicate: (KAl2AlSi3O102))?
    The product is indeed mica, as indicated by its INCI name, Mica. Muscovite is a common type of mica and has the chemical formula you provided (potassium aluminium silicate). However, the product description for Mica Powder Shimmer does not specifically state that it is muscovite mica. Therefore, we cannot confirm if this particular product is muscovite mica.

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Chemical Structure Ingredient Identification Powder Purity Shimmer