China clay kaolin

The major ingredient in kaolin is the mineral Kaolinite also known as hydrous aluminum silicate and its chemical name is: Al2Si2O5(OH)4.

The name Kaolin is derived from the original Chinese name Kauling meaning high ride in the small village of Gaoling in Jinagzi province, China, where the white clay was mined.

Kaolin,also known as china clay, is soft white clay which is an essential element in the manufacturing of porcelain and chinaand is used widely in making paper, paint, rubber, and lots of other products.

Kaolin is used in combination with Ochre to derive a wide range of color pigments for multiple applications.Kaolin with Red or yellow ochre is extensively used for coloring roofing tiles, concrete and slabs, cement flooring tiles, glass, ceramics, paper etc.,