Industrial Quartz

At Hamdail Minerals Plc, we produce two types of quartz: Crystal Quartz and Industrial Quartz.

Industrial Quartz

Industrial quartz may contain impurities and lacks the transparent quality of crystal quartz. It is mined in bulk and used in various industrial processes.

Applications

Construction

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Quartz sand is used as a component in concrete, improving its strength and durability.

It is used in the production of asphalt and as a base material for roads.

Abrasives

Quartz sand is used as an abrasive in sandblasting to clean and prepare surfaces.

Quartz is used in grinding and polishing applications due to its hardness.

Chemical Industry

Quartz is the primary source of silicon, which is used in the production of silicones, silanes, and other silicon-based chemicals.

Filter Media: Quartz sand is used in water filtration systems to remove impurities and contaminants.

Cultural and Decorative Uses

Quartz is often carved into decorative objects and sculptures due to its beauty and workability.

Engineered quartz surfaces are popular for countertops and other interior surfaces due to their durability and aesthetic appeal.

Crystal Type Industrial Quartz

Crystal quartz, also known as rock crystal, is a high-purity form of quartz with a transparent, well-formed crystalline structure.

Applications

Used as an aggregate in concrete and mortar.

A raw material for various types of glass.

nhances the strength and heat resistance of ceramics.

Used to produce silicon and other compounds.

Essential for semiconductors and other components.

Used in sandblasting, sandpaper, and other abrasive products.

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