Garnet Sand

The best natural abrasives are Garnet Sand. Garnet Sand also known as garnet abrasive is naturally occurring mineral abrasive with high hardness & excellent abrasive properties. It is derived from the mineral garnet, which is typically found in certain igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, and beach sands.

Key Features

  • ANGULAR SHAPE WITH SHARP EDGES
  • UNIFORMED SIZE
  • HARDEST MATERIAL AFTER DIAMOND
  • 100% NON-METALLIC
  • BEST ABRASIVE PROPERTIES
  • HIGHLY DURABLE

Industries

  • AEROSPACE
  • RAILWAYS
  • DEFENSE
  • AUTOMOTIVE
  • CONSTRUCTION
  • SHIP BUILDING
  • FOUNDRY & FORGING
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ElementResults
SiO233-38%
Al2O321-22%
Fe2O331-38%
CaO1.5-2%
MgO07-08%
MnO0.5% Approx.
TiO2˂1.5%
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MineralsResults
Garnet97-98%
Ilmenite01-02%
Others˂00.10%
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ParameterResults
ColorReddish Brown
AppearanceCrystalline, Sharp, Angular
Melting Point ≥ 1200 °C
ConductivityMax 15 mS/m
Specific Gravity3.9-4.3
Bulk Density2.1-2.7 g/cm3
HardnessMin 7.5 Mohs
MoistureMax 0.25%
Toxic Substance None
Suspended SolidMax 1500 mg/l
OdorNo Odor
GypsumNil
Metal ContentTraces
PH of Aquarius Medium6.9-7
Solubility in Water & AcidInsoluble
Soluble Salt˂100 PPM
Chloride˂50 PPM
Lead (P2O5)˂ 0.05%
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ApplicationGrade
Water FiltrationA+ (12x20)/A (12x25)
Oil FiltrationB (20x40)/C (30x50/60)
Sand Blasting A+ (12x20)/A (12x25)/ B (20x40)/C (30x50/60)/ D+ (40x60)
Water JetD+ (40x60)/D (50-80)/E (120)
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Size/GradeSize/GradeA+ABCD+DE
MeshMicron1700-8501400-600850-425600-250425-180300-180180-125
RetainedRetained%%%%%%%
121700<030
14140010-21<03
18100070-8510-250
208500-730-45<030
25710<0330-502-10<01
3060002-1030-4502-050
40425<0340-6005-20<0.200
45355<0715-40-<02
5030045-6020-3504-12<0.10
6025000-0540-5520-35<0.30
70212<01-30-4502-05
80180 15-3010-2510-25
10015000-054-1015-50
120125<01<055-10
14010602-04
170090<0.50