by Justin Sutanto | 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 Justin Sutanto | 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...
by Justin Sutanto | Sep 30, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
In the kaolin group, there is an iridescent mineral called the nacrite mineral. It is often described as the rarest kaolin polymorph because its availability is limited compared to others in the group. There are many interesting things to learn about this beautiful...
by Justin Sutanto | Sep 28, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
The kaolin group consists of several minerals that share somewhat similar characteristics. Dickite mineral is one of the minerals in the groups. It has a similar composition to kaolinite but the crystal structure is different. Although this mineral is considered among...
by Justin Sutanto | Jul 4, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
Porcelain in English comes from the old Italian word porcellana, which means cowrie shell. This material receives its name from its appearance resembling a shell’s surface. Other English-speaking countries also referred to this art as china because it was first...
by Justin Sutanto | Jul 1, 2022 | Industrial Minerals
Kaolin was used hundreds of years ago in the porcelain-making industry. Today, kaolin is used in various other industries, including papermaking and tile production. Kaolin tiles have gained a lot of popularity due to their smooth texture. Tiles are not just a...
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