10th Class Social Science Minerals and Energy Resources / खनिज और ऊर्जा संसाधन Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Minerals and Energy Resources

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      What are the chief characteristics of mica?

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                      (i) It is a mineral made up of a series of plates or leaves. (ii) It splits easily into thin sheets. (iii) These sheets can be so thin that a thousand plates can be layered into a mica sheet of a few centimetres high. (iv) Due to its excellent di-electric strength, low power loss factor, insulating properties and resistance to high voltage, mica is one of the most indispensable minerals used in electric and electronic industries.


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