Sericite
High alkali alumina silicate
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- Pyrophyllite - Related
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Miscellaneous
- Family: Flux Source
- Region: None
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: Yes
- Generic: No
Notes
A talc-like mineral (Na2O-K2O).3Al2O3.6SiO2.2H2O.
It has a relatively flat, platey grain structure.
Seriphyl, the most pure sericite ore contributes to good bonding properties in brick and tile coatings because of its low PCE.
Suppliers
- Piedmont Minerals
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
XML
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It has a relatively flat, platey grain structure.
Seriphyl, the most pure sericite ore contributes to good bonding properties in brick and tile coatings because of its low PCE.
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