Informal learning is the unofficial, unscheduled, impromptu way most of us learn to do our jobs. Informal learning is like riding a bicycle: the rider chooses the destination and the route. The cyclist can take a detour at a momentâs notice to admire the scenery or help a fellow rider.
The name mica is derived from the Latin micare, which means to glitter or also to shine. Mica is a naturally occurring group of silicate minerals that has a perfect basal cleavage, easily splits into thin luminae, and is most often translucent in appearance.
Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. Mica powder is made from the mineral mica, and is composed of very small particles that glitter when light strikes them. Mica powder can be used in a wide range of art projects, and to add a subtle glimmer to body lotions and makeup.