PERLITE Flashcards
1
Q
Is a hydrated silicic volcanic glass with a characteristic “onion-skin” or perlitic texture and a pearly luster
A
Perlite
2
Q
China perlite
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47%
3
Q
Greece Perlite
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20%
4
Q
Turkey Perlite
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16%
5
Q
USA Perlite
A
13%
6
Q
Crude perlite production
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480k TONS - 35M USD
7
Q
Perlite Occurences
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Arizona
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
8
Q
Perlite large resources
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China, Greece, Hungary, and Turkey
9
Q
PH Perlite reserve
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24.888 million MT ave. 70.95% SiO2
10
Q
Applications for expanded perlite include insulation. lightweight aggregate, filler in gypsum plaster, and filter aids
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Industrial application
11
Q
Soil additives, can hold air and moisture, and an insulation for the root growth of plants
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Gardening applications
12
Q
Super course Perlite
A
4
13
Q
Course perlite
A
3
14
Q
Medium Perlite
A
2
15
Q
Fine Perlite
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1
