APPLICATION OF MINERALS
Industrial Applications of Calcium Carbonate
Construction & Building Materials
- Widely used in cement, concrete, lime, and mortar.
- Functions as a filler in asphalt and adhesives.
- Improves durability and reduces cost in construction products.
Paper Industry
- Serves as a filler and coating pigment in paper production.
- Improves smoothness, brightness, opacity, and printability.
- Reduces dependency on expensive whitening agents.
Paints & Coatings
- Enhances whiteness, opacity, and brightness of paints.
- Provides weather resistance, corrosion protection, and durability.
- Reduces oil absorption for better paint formulation.
Plastics & Polymers
- Functions as a reinforcing filler in PVC, HDPE, PP, LDPE, and other polymers.
- Increases stiffness, hardness, and dimensional stability.
- Improves surface finish and reduces production cost.
Rubber Industry
- Used as a filler and strengthening agent.
- Enhances elasticity, abrasion resistance, and processing.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Used in face powders, toothpaste, creams, and body care products.
- Provides opacity, smooth texture, and safe abrasiveness.
Pharmaceuticals & Food Industry
- Approved as a safe additive for antacids, dietary supplements, and food fortification.
- Acts as a calcium source in nutritional products.
Glass & Ceramics
- Used in ceramic glazes, tiles, and sanitaryware.
- In glassmaking, it acts as a fluxing agent to reduce melting temperature.
Agriculture & Environment
- Used for soil conditioning and pH regulation.
- Reduces soil acidity and enhances crop productivity.
- Applied in water treatment and flue gas desulfurization for environmental protection.
Industrial Applications of Hematite
Iron & Steel Industry
- Primary raw material in iron ore smelting and steel manufacturing.
- Used as a feedstock in blast furnaces and direct reduction processes.
- Provides high Fe content for efficient steel production.
Pigments & Paints
- Natural source of red, brown, and black pigments.
- Used in paints, coatings, primers, ceramic glazes, and decorative finishes.
- Provides excellent UV resistance, opacity, and durability.
Construction & Heavy Industry
- Added in concrete, asphalt, and paving materials for density and strength.
- Used as a radiation shielding material in construction (due to high density).
Polishing & Abrasives
- Finely ground Hematite (also called Rouge) is used as a polishing agent for glass, jewelry, and metal surfaces.
- Acts as a mild abrasive in fine finishing applications.
Oil & Gas Industry
- Utilized in drilling fluids and muds to control density and balance formation pressures.
- Prevents blowouts and improves drilling safety.
Electrical & Electronics
- Used in the production of certain ferrites and magnetic materials.
- Applied in semiconductors, batteries, and catalysts.
Environmental Applications
- Hematite is used in water treatment and filtration systems.
- Acts as a natural adsorbent for heavy metals and impurities.
Applications of Barite / Baryte
Oil Well Drilling
Barite is primarily used as a weighing agent in drilling fluids. When mixed with water and other materials, it is pumped into drill holes to balance underground pressure, preventing the uncontrolled release of oil and gas.
Paper Industry
Finely processed Barite powder is used as a filler in paper production to improve whiteness, coverage, and print quality.
Cosmetics
Due to its high whiteness, smooth texture, and skin-friendly properties, Barite powder is used as a safe alternative to titanium dioxide in cosmetics.
Pigments & Paints
Barite plays a key role in producing white pigments (lithopone) and is widely used in paints, enamels, and coatings to enhance brightness, stability, and viscosity control.
Adhesives & Sealants
Barite serves as a dense, inert filler in adhesives and sealants, especially where weight and sound/radiation absorption are required.
Rubber Industry
Barite powder is used in rubber products to improve strength, resistance to chemicals and water, durability, and anti-aging properties, while also reducing production costs.
Plastic Industry
In plastics such as ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene), Barite enhances intensity, stiffness, brightness, and wear resistance.
Pharmaceuticals
Barite is used in medical applications such as barium meals for diagnostic X-rays of the stomach and intestines, as well as in pharmaceutical fillers and plaster formulations.
Other Applications
- Mixed with cement for radioactive waste storage containers
- Ingredient in rat poison
- Used in sugar refining
- Radiation shielding in medical science and electronics
- Conversion into barium carbonate for ceramic glazes and radiation-resistant glass
- Production of brake pads and clutches for the automotive industry
Industrial Applications of Magnesite
Refractory Industry
- Widely used in basic refractory bricks and linings for steel, iron, and non-ferrous furnaces.
- Provides high resistance to heat, slag, and corrosion.
- Dead-burned and fused magnesite are key materials in steelmaking, cement, and glass furnaces.
Metallurgy
- Used as a fluxing agent in steel production.
- Essential in slag conditioning and purification processes.
- Contributes to extended furnace life and improved efficiency.
Agriculture
- Source of magnesium nutrients in fertilizers.
- Helps neutralize soil acidity and improve crop yield.
- Used in animal feed supplements as a magnesium additive.
Environmental Applications
- Applied in wastewater treatment and flue gas desulfurization.
- Used in the production of magnesium chemicals for environmental protection.
Construction & Building Materials
- Used in manufacturing Magnesium Oxychloride Cement (MOC), known as Sorel cement.
- Provides fire resistance, durability, and lightness in construction panels, flooring, and boards.
Chemical Industry
- Raw material for producing magnesium salts (sulfate, nitrate, acetate, chloride, etc.).
- Used in the production of catalysts, binders, and insulating materials.
Other Applications
- Ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
- Filler in paints, rubber, plastics, and paper.
- Used in the glass and ceramics industry for improving strength and durability.
Industrial Applications of Dolomite
Refractories & Metallurgy
- Used in burnt/calcined form for refractory materials.
- Essential in iron & steel industries for purification, sintering, and as a fluxing agent.
Construction & Building Materials
- Substitute for lime in cement, construction blocks, and building products.
- Filler in asphalt, concrete, adhesives, and sealants.
Paints, Plastics & Rubber
- Used as a white filler in paints, plastics, rubber, and detergents.
- Adds strength, durability, and cost efficiency in formulations.
Glass & Ceramics
- Source of magnesium in glassmaking and ceramics.
- Improves durability and heat resistance.
Pharmaceuticals & Fodder
- Applied in select pharmaceutical products and animal feed supplements.
Agriculture & Chemical Industry
- Functions as a soil conditioner and pH regulator in agriculture.
- Used in the manufacture of magnesium salts.
Applications of Silica Sand
Glass Industry
Silica is the key ingredient in glassmaking, used in products such as:
- Containers (bottles, jars)
- Flat glass (windows, mirrors, automotive glass)
- Lighting glass (bulbs, tubes)
- Tableware (crystal, drinking glasses)
- Fiberglass, optical glass, TV screens, and decorative glass.
Foundry Casting
With a high melting point of 1610°C, silica sand is ideal for foundry moulds, enabling safe casting of molten metals into desired shapes.
Ceramics
Finely ground silica is a vital ingredient in ceramics and glazes, used in tableware, sanitary ware, floor/wall tiles, and ornamental products.
Filtration
Graded silica sand is widely used in water treatment plants as a filtration medium, helping to remove impurities from wastewater and drinking water.
Construction & Building Materials
Silica is essential in the construction sector, used in:
- Aerated concrete blocks
- Roofing and floor tiles
- White line markings
- Resin injection systems
- Cement and roofing felt.
Sports & Leisure
Silica sand is also applied in sports grounds and landscaping: equestrian surfaces, artificial turf, golf courses, football & cricket pitches, and play sand.
Other Industrial Uses
Silica has extensive industrial applications, including:
- Manufacture of chemicals and metals
- Filler in plastics and paints
- Refractory materials
- Oil well stimulation
- Additives in agriculture and horticulture
- Production of silicon chips for modern electronics.
Applications of Quartz
Glass Industry
- Silica sand (quartz) is the key raw material for manufacturing float glass, container glass, automotive glass, fiberglass, and borosilicate glass.
- We provide high-purity quartz powder for glass production with extremely low metal oxide content, processed with heavy magnetic separators.
- Available in mesh sizes 25–32 or particle sizes 0.1–0.3 mm, 0.3–1.2 mm, 0.5–1.0 mm, 1.2–3.0 mm.
Fused Quartz (Silica Glass)
- Used in special high-temperature applications due to its low thermal expansion, hardness, and weathering resistance.
- Applications include furnace tubes, crucibles, hollow glass, automotive glass, and flat glass.
Ceramics Industry
- Essential for fireproof ceramics, porcelain, sanitary ware, wall & floor tiles, and ceramic glazes.
- Quartz acts as the skeletal structure in ceramic bodies, improving strength, shrinkage control, and appearance.
- Our quartz powder is available in semi-white and snow-white grades (90%+ whiteness), widely used by premium tableware manufacturers.
- Supplied in 200#, 300#, 325# mesh sizes for ceramics applications.
Paint Industry
- Used as a filler to improve brightness, reflectance, tint retention, durability, and resistance to dirt and cracking.
- Low oil absorption allows higher pigment loading for better finish quality.
- Available in mesh sizes: 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400.
Oil Well Drilling
- Supplied as Silica Flour for cementing operations.
- Prevents strength retrogression at high temperatures, improves cement stability, and enhances well durability.
Other Industrial Uses
- Rubber & Putty Industry: filler material.
- Chemical Industry: production of sodium silicate, silicon tetrachloride, and ferro-silicon.
- Foundry & Refractories: silica ramming mass for lining.
- Electronics: quartz crystals for semiconductors, frequency control, and circuits.
- Optics: optical-grade quartz for lenses, laser windows, and precision devices.
- Abrasives: stone cutting, sandblasting, linoleum flooring.
- Filtration & Water Purification: as a filtration medium.
- Decorative & Jewelry: quartz pebbles in various hues and sizes.
Applications of Talc / Soapstone
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Base ingredient in powders, creams, lotions, foundations, eye shadows, and deodorants.
- Adds smooth texture, absorbs excess oil, and improves product coverage.
- Used in dry shampoos for humans and pets due to its natural oil-absorbing properties.
Ceramics
- Widely used in artware, porcelain, jars, wall and floor tiles.
- Prevents crazing (cracking) of glazes and ensures stability at high temperatures.
- Can form up to 80% of ceramic body composition, valued for refractoriness and low shrinkage.
Electrical Industry
- Essential in ceramic insulators and steatite components due to its low iron content, dielectric strength, and resistance to high temperatures.
- Used in ceramic electric goods, insulators, and high-frequency applications.
Paints & Coatings
- Enhances smoothness, coverage, stability, and corrosion resistance in paints, enamels, adhesives, putties, and industrial coatings.
- Improves fluidity, acid/thermal resistance, and weather durability.
Plastics Industry
- Used as a reinforcing filler in HDPE, PP, LDPE, PVC, ABS, and thermosetting compounds.
- Improves stiffness, hardness, tensile strength, surface quality, and thermal resistance.
Paper Industry
- Applied as filler, coating agent, and pitch/stickiness controller.
- Improves smoothness, opacity, brightness, gloss control, and reduces reliance on costly whitening agents.
Rubber Industry
- Acts as filler, anti-sticking, and dusting agent.
- Enhances strength and processing of rubber goods.
Textiles
- Used for loading and bleaching of cotton goods.
- Inferior grades are used for back-filling textiles.
Detergents & Household Products
- Acts as a carrier for detergents, reduces production costs, and is safe on skin.
Agriculture & Pesticides
- Serves as an inert carrier in insecticides and pesticides.
Foundry Industry
- Used as mould facing material for smooth finishing in castings.
Animal Feed & Pharmaceuticals
- Used as a safe additive in certain animal feed and pharmaceutical products.
Applications of Pakistani Marble:
Construction & Architecture
Extensively used for flooring, wall cladding, staircases, façades, and interior architectural elements because of its durability and elegant appearance.
Interior Decoration
Preferred for countertops, vanity tops, tabletops, feature walls, fireplaces, and premium decorative finishes in homes, hotels, and commercial spaces.
Sculptures & Artworks
Due to its smooth texture, Pakistani marble is ideal for carving, artistic pieces, monuments, and custom stone designs.
Commercial Projects
Commonly used in shopping malls, office buildings, mosques, and public infrastructure where long-lasting, premium stone is required.
Landscaping & Exterior Design
Utilized for outdoor flooring, garden pathways, fountains, and exterior walls because certain varieties resist weathering and maintain color over time.
