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Synopsis Of many economic minerals occurring in nature mica is one of the strategic minerals. India is one of the largest mica producing countries in the world and in the production of sheet mica, she holds a pre-eminent position. This is the first book covering both the geological and economic aspects of the Indian Mica Industry. In the present book the author gives a very vivid and realistic picture of the industry by highlighting some of the neglected but important aspects. The book has been divided into seven sections; each section contains an important aspect of mica industry. Throughout the survey of the subject analysis of the deep rooted problems faced by this important industry has been made. The author has also dealt with performance, policy issues and prospects of the Indian Mica Industry. Maps, figures and a large number of tables would help to grasp quickly the main points of the book. The book will be of interest to a wide range of readers within the academic community and also to industrialists, legislators, civil servants, policy planners, and public enterprises executives.