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New Zealand Halloysite

Links to Other Materials

• Kaolin
• Halloysite

Miscellaneous

• Family: None
• Region: None
• Mined At: Unspecified
• Raw Mineral: No
• Generic: No

Notes

New Zealand China Clays clay that this is the whitest clay in the world. The unique and exceptionally white primary clay deposits mined at Matauri Bay are derived from the alteration of acid volcanic rocks.The aluminosilicate feldspar minerals in the parent rhyolite have been broken down to their constituents by  low temperature hydrothermal alteration and have then reconstituted as halloysite.

To ensure the highest degree of purity, New Zealand China Clays has developed a unique process for halloysite benefication. The end result is a clay that's worthy of the world's finest porcelain and china creations. From delicate tabletop collections to exceptionally tough hotelware.

URLs

• Information - http://www.halloysite.com

Authors

• Tony Hansen (Owner)

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