Feldspar is the name given to a group of minerals distinguished by the presence of alumina and silica (SiO2) in their chemistry. This group includes aluminum silicates of soda, potassium, or lime. It is the single most abundant mineral group on Earth.
Feldspar is a common raw material used in glassmaking, ceramics, and to some extent as a filler and extender in paint, plastics, and rubber. In glassmaking, alumina from feldspar improves product hardness, durability, and resistance to chemical corrosion.
We mine and process several grades of feldspar with a wide range of applications:
BODY GRADE | SECOND GRADE | FIRST GRADE |
ALKALI – 8 % | ALKALI – 10 % | ALKALI – 13 % |
ALUMINA – 14 % | ALUMINA – 16 % | ALUMINA – 17 % |
IRON – 0.3% | IRON – 0.2% | IRON – 0.1% |
L VALUE | L VALUE | L VALUE |
Detailed Specs | Detailed Specs | Detailed Specs |
SECOND GRADE | FIRST GRADE |
ALKALI – 6% | ALKALI – 8% |
ALUMINA – 15% | ALUMINA – 17% |
IRON – 0.15% | IRON – 0.05 – 0.15% |
Detailed Specs | Detailed Specs |