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Olivine

Oxide Analysis Formula
MgO 47.65% 0.99
SiO2 41.35% 0.58
Fe2O3 8.00% 0.04
CaO 0.35% 0.01
Cr2O3 0.25% -
NiO 0.35% -
Al2O3 0.80% 0.01
LOI 1.25%n/a
Oxide Weight 83.08
Formula Weight 84.13

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Typecodes Refractory
Materials that melt at high temperatures. These are normally used for kiln bricks, furniture, etc. or for ceramics that must withstand high temperatures during service.
Typecodes Aggregate
Granular materials intended to impart raw and fired structural strength or thermal expansion properties to bodies or deliver special speckling effects in glazes.
Minerals Olivine
Olivine is a high-magnesia asbestos-free, quartz-free, refractory, hard, inert, hydration free miner

Data

Bulk Density lbs/cu. ft. (Packed) 90-110
Co-efficient of Linear Expansion 0.0083 in./in. per F
Hardness (Moh) 6.5-7
Frit Softening Point 2800-3200F
Solubility Soluble in HNO
Density (Specific Gravity) 3.3
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