It is used for lampshades and electrical insulators. There are about 30 different types of micas, ranging in color from yellow to green to gray to violet to white to brown. Mica has a hardness of 2.5 and a specific density of about 3. Italian micromosaics were common souvenirs. Older examples are much more intricate, have smaller mosaic tiles, and generally have better workmanship.
Milanese mesh is used to make necklaces and bracelets.
When a light is shined on the stone, one side of the stone is the color of milk and the other is the color of honey. When the light changes direction, the color effect also shifts. Cat's-eye chrysoberyl can exhibit this milk and honey phenomenon. Millefiori glass can also be made into beads. Symmetrical shapes and patterns are cut into the material.