mica
mica
Vermiculite is a natural, inorganic, non-toxic mineral that swells under high temperature. It is a relatively rare mineral and is a silicate. Its crystal structure is monoclinic, and looks like mica from its appearance. Vermiculite is produced when certain granites are hydrated. It is generally produced at the same time as asbestos. Because vermiculite has the ability of ion exchange, it has a gre