A suite of industrial and high-purity minerals utilized widely in advanced ceramics, refractories, abrasive applications, and foundry casting.
LGM Earth E Minerals provides a comprehensive range of heavy mineral sands, including Zircon, Garnet, and Sillimanite. These materials are fundamental to high-temperature processing, precision casting, and advanced abrasive applications.
A zirconium silicate mineral widely used in ceramics and refractories. Known for its exceptional thermal stability and resistance to chemical corrosion, Zircon is a premium material for demanding high-temperature environments.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| ZrO₂ + HfO₂ | 65 – 67 % |
| SiO₂ | 32 – 34 % |
| Fe₂O₃ | < 0.15 % |
| TiO₂ | < 0.20 % |
| Particle Size | 100 – 200 mesh |
Ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, foundry casting molds, refractory materials, and the nuclear industry.
A natural abrasive mineral known for its high hardness and density. Garnet provides superior cutting and blasting performance while maintaining excellent recyclability and environmental safety.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Garnet Content | > 95 % |
| Hardness | 7.5 – 8 Mohs |
| Bulk Density | 2.3 – 2.4 g/cm³ |
| Particle Size | 30 – 120 mesh |
Abrasive blasting, waterjet cutting, surface polishing, and water filtration media.
An aluminum silicate mineral prized for its high refractoriness, low thermal expansion, and excellent resistance to corrosive slags and glass melts, making it indispensable in high-temperature industries.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ | 55 – 60 % |
| SiO₂ | 35 – 40 % |
| Fe₂O₃ | < 1 % |
Refractory bricks, steel and cement industry furnaces, and glass/ceramic manufacturing.
Strategic Rare Earth Bearing Mineral
Monazite is an important phosphate mineral that contains valuable rare earth elements such as cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and praseodymium. It is commonly found in heavy mineral sand deposits and serves as a key raw material for the production of rare earth oxides and rare earth metals used in advanced industrial applications.
Production of rare earth oxides, permanent magnet materials, electronics and semiconductor components, catalysts and specialty chemicals, and renewable energy technologies.
Our monazite resources are sourced and processed to support the growing demand for rare earth materials in global technology and energy sectors.
From extreme thermal environments to ultra-precise cutting applications, our heavy mineral sands supply the crucial properties demanded by major industrial sectors.
Zircon provides essential opacification and high-temperature stability for premium ceramic tiles and glazes.
Garnet's natural hardness makes it the premier choice for precise waterjet cutting and industrial sandblasting.
Sillimanite and Zircon form the protective backbone of blast furnaces and steel-making operations worldwide.
Contact our technical sales team to request batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) or to discuss scalable supply agreements for Zircon, Garnet, Sillimanite, or Monazite.