Feldspar is a group of rock-forming minerals that make up about 41% of the Earth's continental crust by weight. They are silicate minerals and include a range of compositions with varying amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, and aluminium. Feldspar minerals are used in various industrial applications, including glassmaking, ceramics, and as fillers in paint, plastics, and rubber. They are also essential for geological processes and are found in many types of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. They are in various colours and range from white to pink, red, or grey.
Potash Feldspar - Potash feldspar, also known as potassium feldspar or K-feldspar, is a group of minerals within the feldspar family that contain a significant amount of potassium than sodium.
Soda Feldspar - Soda feldspar, also known as sodium feldspar or Na-feldspar, is a group of minerals within the feldspar family that contain a significant amount of sodium. This is a white mineral that sources sodium, alumina and silica along with some potassium and calcium.
Feldspar is available in Boulders, Lumps, Chips and Powder Form.
Potash Feldspar | ||
Particulars | Standard Grade | Premium Grade |
in % | in % | |
Silica as SiO2 | 65.50 - 68.50 | 66.50 - 67.80 |
Alumina as AI2O3 | 17.20 - 17.90 | 17.40 - 18.30 |
Potassium as K2O | 10.30 - 11.00 | 11.10 - 11.80 |
Sodium as Na2O | 1.80 - 2.90 | 1.80 - 2.90 |
Iron as Fe2O3 | 0.08 - 0.12 | 0.06 - 0.09 |
Calcium as CaO | 0.07 - 0.15 | 0.08 - 0.12 |
Magnesium as MgO | 0.08 - 0.09 | 0.08 - 0.10 |
Titanium as TiO2 | Traces | Traces |
Loss on Ignition (LOI) | 0.30 - 0.35 | 0.30 - 0.33 |
Soda Feldspar | |||
Particulars | Economical Grade | Standard Grade | Premium Grade |
in % | in % | in % | |
Silica as SiO2 | 65.50 - 68.50 | 65.50 - 68.50 | 65.50 - 68.50 |
Alumina as AI2O3 | 16.50 - 17.00 | 17.00 - 17.50 | 17.50 - 18.00 |
Potassium as K2O | 1.60 - 2.80 | 1.20 - 2.20 | 0.80 - 1.20 |
Sodium as Na2O | 8.10 - 8.95 | 9.05 - 9.95 | 10.05 - 10.95 |
Iron as Fe2O3 | 0.10 - 0.15 | 0.09 - 0.12 | 0.07 - 0.09 |
Calcium as CaO | 0.09 - 0.15 | 0.08 - 0.12 | 0.07 - 0.11 |
Magnesium as MgO | 0.08 - 0.09 | 0.08 - 0.09 | 0.08 - 0.10 |
Titanium as TiO2 | Traces | Traces | Traces |
Loss on Ignition (LOI) | 0.32 - 0.35 | 0.31 - 0.35 | 0.30 - 0.33 |