Mica Collection

Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's
FLO4727886 Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg

Two Actors portraying wrestlers: (upper) actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro VII) as Tetsugatake... 1858
Two Actors portraying wrestlers: (upper) actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro VII) as Tetsugatake (lower) Iwakawa, 1858

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861

Wedding Procession: Bride Under a Canopy, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession: Bride Under a Canopy, c1800

Religious Procession: Durga, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Durga, c1800

Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kartikkeya, c1800

Religious Procession: Kali, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Religious Procession: Kali, c1800

Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Wedding Procession: Groom on a Horse, c1800

The Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro Surrounded by Fireflies, 1862. Creator: Yoshitsuya
The Actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro Surrounded by Fireflies, 1862

Miniature Portrait with Overlays (image 2 of 2), c1650. Creator: Anon
Miniature Portrait with Overlays (image 2 of 2), c1650

Mica schist is a rock resulting from the metamorphism of shale. Specimen originates from Grantown-on-Spey, Murrayshire

Seated female figure with child (pfemba) Yombe Group, Kongo Peoples (wood, glass or mica & stain)
1068138 Seated female figure with child (pfemba) Yombe Group, Kongo Peoples (wood, glass or mica & stain) by African School; 38.1x11.4x10.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Picture (Unfinished Needlework), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Unfinished Needlework), England, 17th century. Women, animals, plants and birds. In the centre a lady playing a lute in an arbour

Mica and quartz rock formation in Brazil. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg, 1828

Silicates (mica and chlorite groups), muscovite, biotite, zinnwaldite, clinochlore, lepidolite (colour litho)
2797863 Silicates (mica and chlorite groups), muscovite, biotite, zinnwaldite, clinochlore, lepidolite (colour litho) by English School

Artists impression of an idea under consideration of the French Government - aeroplanes with invisible wings, to make them difficult to be spotted by the German Air Force pilots

Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII
1275131 Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

An Arts & Crafts table lamp, (copper and mica)
1195211 An Arts & Crafts table lamp, (copper and mica) by American School, (20th century); 54.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho)
5996986 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Esther Phillips, American singer, Ronnie Scotts, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Esther Phillips, American singer, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973

Mica Paris, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2007. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mica Paris, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2007

Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, 1776
Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIX. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Mica Paris, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mica Paris, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Shaggy inkcap, Coprinus comatus, and mica cap, Coprinellus micaceus.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Hornblende-biotite granite
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Unknown woman fashion image painting 1640s Tempera
Unknown woman, fashion image, painting, 1640s, Tempera on mica, Height, 8 cm (3.1 inches), Width, 6.4 cm (2.5 inches)

Unknown woman fashion image painting 1740s Tempera
Unknown woman, fashion image, painting, 1740s, Tempera on mica, Height, 7.8 cm (3 inches), Width, 6.5 cm (2.5 inches)

Nakamura Nakazo II Matsuomaru Carriage-Stopping Scene
Nakamura Nakazo II as Matsuomaru in the Carriage-Stopping Scene, 1796. Utagawa Kunimasa (Japanese, 1773-1810). Color woodblock print

Ichikawa Danjuro VII Kan Shojo Mt Tenpai Scene
Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo in the Mt. Tenpai Scene (from the series Famous Kabuki Plays), 1814. Gototei Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1864)

Nakamura Utaemon III Monkey Trainer Yojiro series
Nakamura Utaemon III as the Monkey Trainer Yojiro (from the series Famous Kabuki Plays), mid-1810s. Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786-1865)

Namibia, Namib Desert, Spitzkoppe Mountain. One of the features of this community managed park is the impressive Rock Arch here at sunset with an intrepid tourist climbing along its ridge

Hornblende-biotite granite C016 / 6205
Hornblende-biotite granite. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)
Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

White clock tower in Sibiu, Romania
View of the white clock tower on the small square (Piata Mica) in Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania. The tower is known as the Turnul Sfatului (the Tower of the Council), and was built in the 13th century

Perched Rock, Mica Schist Resting on Quartz - a view of a perched rock on top of another one with a lady to the left for scale. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Round Tower, Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland. Built of mica slate and granite, it is about 30 metres high, and was built as part of a medieval monastery founded by St Kevin. Date: circa 1960s

Illustration of a piece granite made up from the minerals quartz, feldspar and mica

Illustration of mica schist

A MICA missile under the wing of a French Air Force Rafale aircraft, Berlin, Germany

French Air Force Rafale aircraft with a full load of MICA missiles
French Air Force Rafale jet with a full load of MICA missiles, Berlin, Germany

Picture No. 11050177
Mica Schist Nevada, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050176
Mica Schist Ketchikan, Alaska Date:

Picture No. 11050163
Muscovite (MICA) Palermo, 1 Pegmatite North Groton, New Hampshire, USA Date:

Picture No. 10760770
Spain - Typical Alpujarran architecture with flat launa roofs made of crumbly grey mica clay and chimneys at the Hotel Alquera de Morayma

Picture No. 10760766
Spain - The village of Bubion with its typical Alpujarran architecture of flat launa roofs made of crumbly grey mica clay, high above the Poqueira Gorge at a winter evening in January

Picture No. 10890405
Skeleton of Shining Milkvetch - Eureka sand-dunes, high dunes in remote part of Death Valley (Astragalus lentiginosus ssp.mica) Date:

Panning For Gold
Pinos Altos, New Mexico: May, 1940 A prospector panning for gold. The light objects in his pan are probably not gold as it is very unusual to find pieces this large in this section

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"Mica: A Kaleidoscope of Art, Nature, and Culture" Step into the world of mica, where diverse elements intertwine to create a captivating tapestry. From the sultry sounds Paris at the Brecon Jazz Festival in Powys, Wales back in 2007, to Brian O'Connor's artistic interpretation capturing her essence on canvas - mica becomes an emblem of creativity. But mica is not confined to music and art alone. In nature's realm, it takes various forms like the delicate Shaggy Inkcap mushroom or Coprinus comatus and the shimmering Mica Cap. These natural wonders remind us of the intricate beauty that lies within our surroundings. Venturing further into geology, we encounter Mica Schist - a rock formation showcasing its unique composition. Its interlocking layers tell tales of ancient times when Earth was still shaping itself. The allure extends beyond earthly boundaries as well. The Yombe Group's Seated Female Figure with Child (pfemba) showcases their craftsmanship using wood, glass or even mica & stain. This artwork transports us to distant lands and cultures while highlighting the versatility of this mineral. Traveling through time brings us to England in the 17th century where an unfinished needlework picture captures moments frozen forever by unknown hands. Here too, mica finds its place among threads and stitches – adding a touch of sparkle to history. Across continents lies Brazil with its breathtaking landscapes adorned with quartz formations intertwined with glistening micas – nature's own masterpiece carved over millennia. Delving deeper into science reveals silicates like muscovite, biotite, zinnwaldite, clinochlore, and lepidolite belonging to both chlorite groups; these minerals showcase their vibrant colors through lithographic artistry - reminding us that even scientific discoveries can be visually stunning. Merging imagination with reality takes flight as we explore an artist's impression of the French Government's consideration of aeroplanes.