Difference between Mica and Isinglass

What is the difference between Mica and Isinglass?

Mica as a noun is the name of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. while Isinglass as a noun is a form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.

Mica

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The name of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.

Isinglass

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.A thin, transparent sheet of mica.

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