In Madagascar, thousands of adults and children risk their lives mining for a shiny mineral called mica. It's found in electronics, cars, planes, and even paint. But even though mica is found in ...

Silicates—including quartz, mica, olivine, and precious minerals ... Rubies are formed of a mineral called corundum, comprised of aluminum oxide. The red color is caused by traces of chromium.

About 6,000 Irish homes have crumbled because of mica, a mineral which absorbs water, causing walls to crack. Campaigners have called on government to fully compensate mica-affected home owners.