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Anthracite - Garnet Sand Media
Garnetis a naturally occuring gem mineral with uniform physical, chemical, hardness, friability and micro-structure characteristics, which provide the essential properties for filtration and other industrial uses. Applications range from small, single-media filters to technically advanced multimedia commercial and industrial systems.
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Typical Chemical Analysis
- Silicon Oxide - 38%
- Iron Oxide - 30%
- Aluminum Oxide - 26%
- Free Silica - None
- Magnesium Oxide - 2%
- Calcium Oxide - 2%
- Manganese Oxide - 2%
Physical Properties
- Hardness (Moh�s Scale) - 7.0 - 8.0
- Specific Gravity - 4.0 - 4.2
- Strength - Semi-friable to tough
- Fracture - Blocky, angular, irregular
- Pathological Effects - None/Inert
- Lustre - Vitreous
- Melting Point - About 2300 �F
- Acid Solubility - Insoluble
- Magnetism - Slightly magnetic
- Moisture Absorption - Non-hygroscopic
Standard Products
Mesh Size - Density, Lbs/Ft3
No. 8/12 - 149
No. 12 - 149
No. 16 - 138
No. 25 - 137
No. 36 - 135
No. 30/40 - 125
No. 60 - 120
No. 60/80 - 120
No. 80 - 117
No. 100 - 109
Packaging
- 50 Lb Bags
- Supersacks