Garnet

Insta Minerals Supplythe natural Almandine Garnet, "the only eco-friendly abrasive mineral in the world" with its advantages far outreaching its alternatives. Its unique grain hardness and toughness guarantee productivity & Effeciency.

Properties

Insta Abrasive garnet is almandite variety with composition of 3FeO, Al₂O₃, 3SiO₂

Physical Characters

Hardness (Mohs)	7.5 to 8
Chloride	10-20 ppm (Max 25ppm)
pH	>7
Bulk Density	2.34 T / m³
Specific gravity	4.1
Melting point	1260^oC
Grain shape	Sub-angular

Chemical Composition

Al2O3	21.60%
SiO2	31.00%
FeO	37.00%
MgO	7.40%
CaO	1.84%
TiO2	0.55%
MnO	0.53%

Other Characteristics

Conductivity	10-15ms/m (Max 20ms/m)
Radioactivity	Not detectable
FMoisture absorption	Non-hydroscopic
Free Iron	< 0.01%
Copper	< 0.01%
Sulphur	< 0.01%
Other heavy metals	< 0.01%

Mineral Composition

Garnet	97 –99%
Ilmenite	< 2%
Quartz	< 1%

Grades

Indian mines are rich in high grade natural Almandine Garnet with particle size ranging from 8 to 120 mesh. Insta Minerals supplies wide range of grades and composition suited for different jobs and profiles.

MESH	MM	BLASTING GRADES				WATER JET GRADES
MESH	MM	12/25	20/40	20/60	30/60	#60	#80	#100	#120
1.680	0-2
16	1.190	15-30
18	1.000	20-30
20	0.841	25-40	1-3	0-1
25	0.707	10-25	5-10	3-7
30	0.595	5-15	10-20	5-10	0-1	0
40	0.420		45-60	10-20	10-20	0-2	0
50	0.297		5-15	50-60	45-65	40-65	5-15	0
60	0.250			10-20	20-35	30-50	25-45	0-5	0
80	0.177			5-10	0-10	5-15	35-55	70-90	0-20
100	0.150						0-10	10-15	45-60
120	0.125							0.5	15-30
									0-10

Packing:

Standard Packing available in 50 kg.

HDPE bags in 1 or 1.25 M.T. Jumbo bags with or without liner inside, or as per customer requirements.