Mineral Raw Materials - Silica Sand

For industrial and manufacturing applications, deposits of silica yielding products of at least 95% SiO2 are preferred. Silica is hard, chemically inert and has a high melting point, attributable to the strength of the bonds between the atoms. These are prized qualities in application like filtration systems. Quartz may be transparent to translucent and has a vitreous luster, hence its use in glass making and ceramics. Industrial sand strength, silicon dioxide contribution and non-reactive properties make it an indispensable ingredient in the production of thousands of everyday products.