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Description: Low iron high soda feldspar
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na2O | 9.11% | 0.70 | |
| MgO | 0.05% | 0.01 | |
| CaO | 2.95% | 0.25 | |
| TiO2 | 0.01% | - | |
| Fe2O3 | 0.06% | - | |
| Al2O3 | 22.40% | 1.04 | |
| K2O | 0.89% | 0.04 | |
| SiO2 | 63.90% | 5.06 | |
| Oxide Weight | 472.72 | ||
| Formula Weight | 472.72 | ||
This is a very low iron, high soda feldspar. 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 Alakali Feldspar
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| Media |
Mica and Feldspar Mine of MGK Minerals
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