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• Elisha
• May 8, 2018

WHAT ARE MUSCOVITE MICA MINERALS

Mica minerals are major rock-forming minerals found in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. The common mica minerals are muscovite mica minerals, biotite mica also referred to as black mica and Lepidolite.

Mica mineral was first mined in India over 4,000 years ago, where it was used primarily in medicines.

Maya temples used it for decorative effect in stucco to make their temples sparkle in the sun. Today it is used in many things, from electrical products to makeup, to paints etc

Mica minerals are highly reflective, their excellent cleavage allows the minerals to split into thin sheets called mica sheets; these tough, flexible sheets are the distinguishing characteristic of the mineral group. These thin mica sheets are transparent or translucent, if deeply colored.

Mica minerals are stable when exposed to electricity, light, moisture and extreme temperatures.

Muscovite mica minerals are the most common form of mica. the name muscovite mica is gotten from the term “Muscovy glass” which describes thick sheets of transparent mica that were once used as a glass substitute in Russia.

Muscovite mica minerals can come in various crystal groupings which can weigh several pounds.

Thin sheets can be peeled off as layers and the thinner a layer is peeled, the more transparent it becomes.

Commercial forms of mica can be grouped as either unmanufactured or manufactured.

Unmanufactured mica can be divided into two classes: Mica sheet and Mica scrap.

 

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MICA SHEET

 

 

Mica blocks when split or peeled into thin layers are called mica sheets. Below are some of the uses of mica sheets:

1. They are used in electrical appliances because of their insulating, di-electric and heat tolerating abilities
2. Mica sheets are also used as diaphragms for oxygen-breathing equipment
3. They are used as marker dials for navigation compasses
4. Mica sheets are used as optical filters
5. Stove and Kerosene heater windows
6. Radiation aperture cover for microwave ovens
7. Mica sheets are used for thermal regulators

MICA SCRAP

 

Mica scrap are mica minerals that by virtue of size and some other specifications cannot pass for mica sheets. Some of the uses of Mica scrap are listed below:

1. Muscovite mica scrap are used as fillers and extenders in a variety of paints, surface treatments, and manufactured products
2. The shiny and pearlescent appearance of muscovite mica minerals (scrap) makes it ultimate for toothpaste, cosmetics, and paints.
3. Mica scrap are also used in the production of automotive tyres
4. Mica scrap can also serve as a dusting agent, and lubricants, in plastics, rubber and welding rods.
5. Mica scrap can be used as an additive to drilling fluids by well-drilling industries.
6. Mica scrap, when grounded in a dry form, it can be conveniently used in the production of asphalt shingles and rolled roofing.
7. It can also be used as a soil conditioner.
8. When grounded it is added to plastic products to strengthen their mechanical properties.

 

FACTS ABOUT MUSCOVITE MICA MINERALS

1. The word “Mica” comes from the Latin word micare, meaning to shine or flash
2. Mica minerals have excellent thermal stability, lower heat conductivity, and can be easily exposed to high temperatures without visible effect.
3. Mica mineral is highly tough, having high tensile strength, elastic, and along with being flexible. It has immense compression power and can be machined, die-punched, or hand cut
4. Muscovite mica sheets have a pearly to vitreous luster on their surface
5. Muscovite mica minerals appear transparent and colorless when split into thin sheets although sometimes with a tint of yellow, light brown, green etc.
6. World annual production of muscovite mica minerals is estimated to be about 1.12 million metric tons.
7. Mica mineral was discovered in the U.S. at the Ruggles Mine in New Hampshire in 1803
8. When Muscovite mica absorbs water internally, it begins to break apart
9. Muscovite mica is translucent and displays basal cleavage
10. Mica minerals split along planes parallel to the base
11. Mica mineral resists deformation and compression, hence, it is elastic in nature.
12. Nigeria produces one of the most demanded muscovite mica minerals in the world
13. Many international Mica buyers would rather purchase mica minerals from Mica suppliers in Nigeria because of the quality of mica produced in Nigeria.
14. Muscovite mica mineral prices are calculated in Metric tons
15. Brokers can venture into Muscovite mica mineral business with nothing except access to reliable mica suppliers and mica buyers
16. The Mica mineral industry has the potential for creating employment for millions of people in Africa
17. Muscovite mica minerals are mostly found in remote parts of northern Nigeria and some remote parts of the west

 

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MICA MINERAL DEPOSITS IN NIGERIA

Muscovite mica minerals are found in various parts of Nigeria with Large deposits in some parts of the west and majorly in the north. Muscovite mica is mined using either “open-pit surface mining” or “underground mining”.

MICA SUPPLIERS AND EXPORTERS IN NIGERIA

With Nigeria having a large deposit of quality muscovite mica which is mostly concentrated in the Northern part of the country, muscovite mica minerals are exported by mica suppliers or exporters to mica buyers in various countries around the world in either mica sheets or mica scraps but more in scraps.

When exporting to Mica buyers, the packaging is usually in 50Kg since the price is quoted in Metric tons.

1000/KG makes 1 ton and this helps in easy containerization of the goods since most shipping companies prefer to carry 20 tons in 20 feet container.

In shipping these minerals to mica buyers, 20 feet container is usually preferred because of their weight.

 

CHALLENGES OF MUSCOVITE MICA MINERALS EXPORT BUSINESS IN NIGERIA (MICA SUPPLIERS AND MICA BUYERS)

1. Difficulty in mica mineral exporters or suppliers getting the required quality muscovite mica that meets mica buyer standard and specification before export
2. Difficulty in finding the reliable mica suppliers with integrity
3. Poor road networks for transporting the muscovite mica minerals by mica suppliers from the mines to the port
4. Fake mica mineral buyers wasting sellers time
5. The inability of muscovite mica minerals exporters to deliver, or deliver on time, based on a poorly managed and structured supply chain
6. The inability of mica mineral exporters to finance supplies
7. Too many fraudsters posing as genuine muscovite mica mineral suppliers

 

WHY DO BUSINESS WITH GAVI GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD ???

Trying to buy muscovite mica from genuine mica suppliers in Nigeria can lead to a lot of wasted time on the part of the mica buyer and even huge disappointments following some of the challenges listed above.

With a quality knowledge of what genuine mica buyers face while looking for genuine mica mineral suppliers in Nigeria to do business with, Gavi Global Resources Ltd has structured a reliable supply chain with a professional team that aims to follow your product specification to the letter while delivering right on time.

We are here to make all your troubles of getting the right and genuine mica mineral exporters a history while establishing a long-term contract with you that is favorable to both companies.

Our Muscovite Mica Minerals export business is very reliable and completely transparent, hence, we will not deal with mica buyers who intend to cut corners, outsmart any party, delay the transaction process or cheat the agreed procedure between mica supplier and mica buyer.

 

5 STEPS ON HOW TO SET UP YOUR MUSCOVITE MICA MINERALS EXPORT BUSINESS IN NIGERIA

 

1.  Register Your Muscovite mica minerals Business:

The first step in your journey to becoming a mica supplier is to register your limited liability company with the corporate affairs commission (CAC).

It is impossible for mica suppliers in Nigeria to export muscovite mica without a duly registered limited liability company. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council and any local association regulating the supply and export of muscovite mica mineral will only give a license to organizations that are registered limited liability companies with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.

International investors can also start up their own mica export business by first visiting the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) or invest in a local muscovite mica supplier in Nigeria to be able to get muscovite mica minerals at a far lower price than others would have gotten.

2.  Find Direct Mines and Sources For Exports:

The next step is to source for direct mines, processing or buying centers that you can procure muscovite mica minerals from at the lowest costs for your prospective international buyers or international buyers.

To be a successful muscovite mica supplier in Nigeria, one must have direct access to either mines of muscovite mica, buying centers, or processing centers, so they can always get muscovite mica minerals at the best possible price.

3. Setup A Proper Business Structure, Trade Process, & Branding:

In order to attract international buyers, you need to set up a company of global standard and look internationally reputable. This involves registering with Corporate affairs commission as stated earlier, building a global standard website that covers everything you do including your transaction process and trade specifications for clarity purposes and transparency. A registered office address is very important too, create a corporate profile and brochure of your products.

Finally, set up a corporate email that has your website domain as its extension. Your corporate email should be like this “yourname@yourcompanywebsite.com”.

Setting up and organizing your company in a professional way like this will make international buyers feel very confident about transacting with you.

4. Source For International Buyers:

The next step is to look for international buyers for your muscovite mica. You can do this by simply registering on websites like:

• www.tradekey.com

• www.exportersindia.com

• www.alibaba.com

• www.linkedin.com

And several others…

Building an influential social account on LinkedIn will help you market your muscovite mica minerals to a unique business audience who need what you offer.

5. Export Your Products:

After an international buyer sends an Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order (ICPO), and a sales contract is duly agreed upon and signed by both parties, after which the buyer places an LC (letter of credit), you can then proceed to ship the muscovite mica. The shipment could either be done on Free On Board (FOB) or Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) basis. Where FOB means you cover the cost of the goods and every other thing up till shipping point, and CIF means that you cover the cost of everything including insurance and transporting the goods to the buyer’s port of destination.

 

If you’re a genuine mica mineral buyer, you can reach out to us for your mica mineral export by clicking on this link: https://gaviglobal.com/muscovite-mica-mineral-supply/ and send us a message through the contact form on the page, or you can send an email to sales@gaviglobal.com and we will get back to you.

You can also reach us on our call line and on WHATSAPP on this customer care number: +2347064956005 and one of our customer agents will attend to you.

If you’re a scam posing as a mica mineral buyer, don’t bother to waste your time as our conversation with you will not last long before we prove your authenticity.

 

 

 

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LISTED BELOW IS OUR MUSCOVITE MICA MINERALS TRADE SPECIFICATIONS

Origin: Nigeria

Type: Sheets / Crude blocks

Quantity: Up to 1000 metric tonnes monthly

Mica mineral Price: Negotiable / Metric Tonne

Trade Process: Ex Works/FOB/CIF

Packaging: 50 kg bags loaded in container 20″ FCL

Shipping Time: 20 days after confirmation of L/C or advance payment

Loading Port: Lagos, Nigeria

Size: minimum of 1 inch

Moisture: < 0.5%

 

PAYMENT TERMS:

1. 100% irrevocable SBLC or L/C at sight from a top 25 prime bank

2. 40% advance, 60% against scan BL copy

…You can trust us to be flexible and open to negotiations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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