QUARTZ
Premium Quartz
An exceptionally hard, chemically inert, and high-purity crystalline mineral. Engineered for high-performance applications in engineered stone, glass manufacturing, and specialized abrasives.
Quartz Overview
Quartz is one of the most abundant and universally useful minerals found on Earth, composed entirely of Silicon Dioxide (SiO2). Its defining characteristic is its remarkable crystalline structure, which grants it extreme physical hardness and near-total chemical inertness.
Our premium grade Quartz is carefully mined and rigorously processed to maintain exceedingly high purity levels, removing trace impurities like iron that can discolor end-products. Because it does not react with most acids and resists extreme weathering, it is indispensable in heavy industry.
From forming the structural backbone of durable engineered stone countertops to acting as the primary network-former in high-clarity glassmaking, our Quartz provides unmatched strength, consistency, and reliability.
- ✔ Unrivaled physical hardness and scratch resistance
- ✔ Chemically inert and non-reactive to most acids
- ✔ Processed for exceptionally low iron content
- ✔ High thermal shock resistance (ideal for foundries)
- ✔ Graded precisely for uniform particle size distribution
- ✔ Crucial for manufacturing high-quality engineered quartz
Chemical Composition
> 99.0%
< 0.20%
< 0.05%
< 0.50%
Industrial Applications
🪨 Engineered Stone
The primary ingredient in artificial quartz surfaces and countertops, providing unmatched durability, scratch resistance, and an elegant aesthetic finish.
🥃 Glass Manufacturing
The fundamental raw material (network former) for producing flat glass, container glass, and specialized high-clarity technical glass.
⚙️ Foundry Sand
Thanks to its high fusion point and thermal stability, it is widely utilized for metal casting molds and cores in the foundry industry.
🛠️ Abrasives & Filtration
Its hardness makes it an excellent medium for sandblasting, while its chemical inertness is perfect for industrial water filtration systems.
Technical Specifications
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Type | Crystalline Silica (Silicon Dioxide) |
| Appearance | Clear, white, or off-white granules / powder |
| Mohs Hardness | 7.0 (High scratch resistance) |
| Specific Gravity | 2.65 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | Approx. 1650°C - 1710°C |