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Description: Low iron sodium potassium feldspar
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | 63.50% | 5.03 | |
| Al2O3 | 21.30% | 0.99 | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.05% | - | |
| TiO2 | 0.01% | - | |
| CaO | 2.33% | 0.20 | |
| MgO | 0.03% | - | |
| Na2O | 7.12% | 0.55 | |
| BaO | 0.25% | 0.01 | |
| K2O | 4.83% | 0.24 | |
| Oxide Weight | 473.38 | ||
| Formula Weight | 473.38 | ||
This is a very low iron feldspar having a balance of both potash and soda. It comes from a large scale feldspar mine that is very close to a port in Chennai, India. Thus the potential for quality, availability and low price to international markets is very good.
| Typecodes |
Feldspar
The most common source of fluxes for high and medium temperature glazes and bodies. |
| Materials |
MGK Soda Feldspar
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| Materials |
MGK Potash Feldspar
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| Media |
Mica and Feldspar Mine of MGK Minerals
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