Halloysite is an industrial mineral that is part of the kaolinite group. Like kaolin, halloysite is essentially composed of alumina-silicates, however it has a hollow tubular crystal structure, which is markedly different from the booklet or platelet crystal structure of kaolin.
Imerys Ceramics operates a high value deposit in New Zealand, a key part of our offering for white ware production for example bone china, porcelain and aluminous hotelware.
Like all Imerys Ceramics minerals, our halloysite products are processed to provide a high level of consistency that customers can depend on. The key properties offered by halloysite include:
- Brilliant whiteness
- High translucency
- Reduction of fired sag
- Low iron and titania
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