A natural mineral consisting of Magnesium Iron Orthro Silicate, the Olivine Sand has high melting point, magnesium content, and relatively high density with basic nature. The Olivine Sand acts as a good substitute among other sands for overall cost reduction.
Mineralogical Content | |
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Forsterite(~% 95) | Mg2SiO4 |
Fayalite (~% 5) | Fe2SiO4 |
Characteristics | |
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Derivation | Dunite |
Colour | Dark Green |
Weight density | 3,3 g/ cm³ |
Grain form | angular |
Sintering start point | 1450 °C |
Loss on ignition | %1,1 -%1,7 |
Melting heat | 1750 - 1800 °c |
Hardness | 6,5 - 7 Mohs |
Chemical Content | |
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MgO | % 46-49 |
SiO2 | %38 - 42 |
Fe2O3 | %6-9 |
Others | % 1-2 |