Garnet sand, an exquisite naturally-occurring inert mineral, is renowned for its sharp, angular, twelve-sided crystal structure, known as a rhombic dodecahedron. With a formidable hardness ranging between 7.5 to 8.5 on the Mohs scale, these crystal properties bestow it with unparalleled abrasive capabilities, making it the superior choice for a plethora of industrial applications.
APPLICATIONS
Garnet sand is highly versatile and finds extensive use in the meticulous polishing of glass screens, single crystal silicon, and optical lenses. Moreover, it excels in rust sand blasting and water jet cutting. As a premier sandblasting abrasive medium, it is particularly adept at removing rust, paint, and corrosion, proving its versatility across various applications on materials such as metal, brick, concrete, and masonry.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Extraction:
Mining: Garnet sand is procured either from alluvial deposits or through the mining of robust rock formations. The choice of mining technique is dictated by the nature of the garnet deposit. Alluvial mining involves processes like washing and screening, whereas hard rock mining necessitates drilling, blasting, and crushing.
Crushing and Grinding:
Primary Crushing: The mined garnet ore undergoes primary crushing, whereby it is fragmented into smaller segments using jaw crushers or gyratory crushers.
Secondary Crushing: Subsequently, the material undergoes secondary crushing via cone crushers or impact crushers to achieve the precise size specifications.
Separation:
Screening: The crushed garnet is meticulously screened to segregate garnet particles from waste rock. This involves employing vibrating screens or sieves for particle size classification.
Gravity Separation: Utilizing gravity-based techniques such as jigging or spiral concentration, garnet is separated from lighter impurities based on distinct density variances.
Magnetic Separation: To ensure purity, magnetic separators are employed to eliminate any magnetic minerals or impurities present in the garnet sand.
Washing and Drying:
Washing: Garnet sand undergoes a comprehensive washing process to eradicate residual impurities, clay, or dust. This is efficiently achieved using water in washing plants or hydrocyclones.
Drying: Post-washing, the garnet sand is thoroughly dried using rotary dryers or fluidized bed dryers, ensuring complete moisture removal and preparation for further processing or packaging.
Milling (Optional):
Fine Grinding: To meet specific application requirements, garnet sand may undergo additional milling to achieve finer particle sizes. This is accomplished using ball mills or roller mills as needed.
Screening and Classification:
Size Classification: The dried garnet sand is expertly screened and classified into varied size ranges, adhering to industry standards or bespoke customer requirements. This is achieved through the use of vibrating screens and air classifiers for precision sizing.
Quality Control:
Inspection and Testing: Rigorous quality control tests are conducted to affirm that the garnet sand conforms to specified standards, encompassing assessments of particle size distribution, hardness, purity, and contaminant absence.
Surface Treatment (Optional):
Coating or Polishing: Depending on its intended application, the garnet sand may undergo specialized surface treatments to bolster properties such as abrasiveness or chemical resistance.
Storage: Maintain the packaged garnet sand in a dry, controlled environment to preserve its impeccable quality and prevent any form of contamination.
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS | |
Al2O3 | 24.51% |
SiO2 | 37.07% |
Fe2O3 | 4.35% |
FeO | 18.84% |
MgO | 6.01% |
CaO | 6.20% |
MnO | 0.18% |
TiO2 | 0.47% |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |
Color | Heavy red, orange red, rose red, brown |
Shape | Angular, edge sharp |
Crystal Form | Isometric system |
Specific Gravity | 3.5 |
Hardness | 7.0-7.9 Mohs scale |
Melting Temperature | 1350 °C |



GRAIN SIZES AVAILABLE
Our Reliable Garnet Abrasive Grains are offered in an extensive variety of mesh sizes, including 30/60, 40/80, 50/100, 50/120, 60/100, 60/150, 80/120, and 80/150. These diverse options ensure that you find the perfect grain size tailored to your specific surface preparation needs.
Available in an impressive range of grit sizes, including 16, 20, 24, 30, 36, 46, 54, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180, and 220, our abrasive grains provide exceptional versatility and precision, making them ideal for a multitude of industrial applications.
Small Bags:
Weight: Thoughtfully designed for ease and convenience, typically offered in 25 kg (55 lbs) or 50 kg (110 lbs) bags.
Material: Crafted from robust materials like polyethylene or polypropylene, ensuring durability and reliability.
Features: Expertly sealed to guard against moisture and contamination, with user-friendly handles or ties for effortless handling.
Applications: Perfectly suited for smaller-scale usage, laboratories, or industries that demand precise quantities.
Bulk Bags:
Weight: Typically provided in 500 kg (1100 lbs) to 2000 kg (4400 lbs) jumbo bags, also known as FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), ensuring ample supply for your needs.
Material: Constructed with high-quality woven polypropylene fabric, often featuring a polyethylene liner for enhanced moisture protection.
Features: Designed with lifting loops for seamless transportation with forklifts or cranes, offering spout top and discharge bottom options for controlled and efficient filling and emptying.
Applications: Ideal for large-scale industrial use, providing excellent solutions for bulk storage and transport.
Drums and Barrels:
Weight: Typically available in versatile 200 L (53 gallons) drums, accommodating various storage needs.
Material: Engineered from durable metal or high-density polyethylene to ensure long-lasting performance.
Features: Securely sealed with tamper-evident features, offering moisture resistance and stackability for efficient storage solutions.
Applications: Ideal for scenarios where additional protection from environmental factors is crucial, or when ease of handling in automated processes is required.
Custom Packaging:
Options: Provides bespoke packaging solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring satisfaction.
Features: Offers custom weights, materials, and labeling options to perfectly align with particular needs.
Applications: Designed for specialized industries or unique applications that demand specific packaging standards.
Labeling and Documentation:
Identification: Each package is meticulously labeled with comprehensive product information, including grade, grit size, weight, and batch number.
Safety Information: Labels are equipped with essential safety and handling instructions to ensure secure use.
Compliance: Packaging is fully compliant with international shipping regulations and industry standards, offering peace of mind during transport.


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