Magnesite
Specification
| HS Code | 25191000 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | |
| Chemical Formula | MgCo3 |
| Crystallization System | Trigonal |
| Hardness | 3-3.5 |
| Specific weight | 3 -3.2 gr / cm |
| Color | White, yellowish, brownish |
| Specific Gravity | 3.2 to 3.2 |
Description
Magnesite is a mineral with the chemical formula MgCO3 that is used in various industries. Magnesite is a sources of Magnesium that supplies most of the world’s Magnesium. It is crystalline in white, brownish with brown to black streaks. Magnesite is a calcite due to its calcite-like crystal. This mineral is used in the production of fertilizers, ceramic tiles in construction industry, leather industry, production of refractory materials such as glass, steel and cement and filler in the textile industry.
Applications
Magnesite is used in the construction industry to produce cement, lightweight materials. High temperature tolerance is one of the important properties of Magnesite, which makes it used in the production of refractory products in the glass, steel and copper industries. This high temperature tolerance has led to the use of this material as a welding and steel insulation. Magnesite is used in the medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial industries. It is also used in agricultural filler feed to produce chemical fertilizers in the rubber industry.