by YUKAMI | Jul 3, 2023 | Industrial Minerals
The market trends in the mineral industry are expanding to new directions, following the rising trend in the mineral market and demands. With the growth of global mining market value reaching US$1,045 billion in 2023 (an increase from US$968 billion in 2022), market...
by YUKAMI | Dec 19, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
Ever heard of or used talcum powder? Talcum is made from talc minerals. It’s a naturally occurring mineral from rock formations. While talcum powder is one of the more common applications of talc, it makes up a minor portion of the mineral’s varied usage. Its...
by YUKAMI | Dec 16, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
You may have heard of zircon as a brilliant gemstone, but what is zircon? It is a zirconium silicate mineral that occurs in minor amounts in various rocks. While zircon mineral of a certain quality is marketed as gemstones, most of it is employed as an ingredient in...
by YUKAMI | Dec 14, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
Bentonite mineral is a type of clay popularly dubbed “miracle mud” because of its diverse uses. Some of its uses include drilling fluids, absorbents, sealants, and many more. But what is bentonite? What makes it beneficial in various types of industries? Let’s...
by YUKAMI | Oct 5, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
Kaolin might be one of the most versatile minerals in the whole world. It has uses in many industries, including health. This passage discusses kaolin in pharmacognosy contexts since many people are unaware of how beneficial this mineral is in the medical sector....
by YUKAMI | Oct 3, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
It is rather difficult to misidentify the allophane mineral as other types of clay due to its bluish look. Although the mineral was first described in the early 19th century, a large number of people still do not fully understand this mineral. Let’s learn more about...
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