Ground silica sand is commonly used in toothpaste as an abrasive agent to help remove plaque, stains, and debris from teeth, providing a gentle yet effective cleaning action.
Silica Sand
Most commonly known as quartz, crystalline silica, monocrystalline quartz
CHEMICAL NAME:
Silicon dioxide
IMA SYMBOL:
SiO2
ROCK TYPE:
Sedimentary
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WHAT IS
Silica Sand?
Silica sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of high levels of silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2). It’s abundance, purity, and diverse range of applications make it a valuable and sought-after resource in a wide variety of markets such as glass, ceramics, coatings, foundry, polymers, sports and recreation, construction, water filtration and many more.
Our silica sand is as high as 95.96% quartz. It is hard, chemically inert, and has a high melting point of 3,115° F (1,713° C), making it ideal for various applications.
We mine and process our silica sand as both whole and ground silica, and we offer our silica sand products in various ways:
- Dry or damp
- Ultra fine to coarse
- Screened
- Colored
- Coated
- Calcined
- Micronized
- Milled
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Our products require tight tolerances and qualification by the customer to ensure specifications are met on chemistry composition and grain particle distribution. The particle size of silica sand can vary from very fine to coarse, depending on its intended use. Silica sand is sourced at our mines in shapes from round to angular (Grain size distribution, shape, mineralogy, and chemistry vary by mine location).
Silica content: 99% or greater
Hardness: 7 on Mohs scale
Moisture content: <1%
Color: Buff to Natural white
Distribution sizes: from 4 to 200 mesh
Bulk density: 92 - 95 lb/ft3
Specific gravity: 2.65 g/cm3
Iron: from 90 ppm to <1%
WHERE DOES SILICA SAND
Come From?
Silica sand is a naturally occurring material composed of fine grains of quartz. It is one of the most widely used minerals in the world due to its high silica (SiO₂) content, chemical purity, and diverse industrial applications. While silica sand deposits are found in many parts of the world, the quality and consistency of the material can vary greatly depending on the source.
At World Enterprise, we source, mine, and process our silica sand from the mineral-rich region of Nooriabad, Sindh, Pakistan. This area is known for its abundant natural reserves and has long been recognized as a reliable origin for high-purity silica. Our silica sand is carefully extracted, sieved to ensure that only the finest grains meeting international standards are delivered to our clients.
By controlling the mining and processing stages, we guarantee a consistent supply of silica sand that meets the specific requirements of industries.
With our strong resource base in Nooriabad, we are able to provide customers worldwide with a dependable and sustainable source of silica sand for their critical operations.
Think of us as your 6-step process industrial minerals experts. With a quality-control check at each step of the way, we …
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW SILICA SAND IS MINED?
Join us on this educational and eye-opening virtual tour of one of our mining plants located in Chardon, OH where you’ll gain unique insights on how we create high-quality silica products that are used in everyday life. Along the way, meet the team that ensures product quality at every step of the mining process.
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Did you know the glass screen in your phone is made with silica sand?
High-purity silica sand is mixed with other materials to create a special type of glass with unique properties like transparency, durability, and scratch-resistance.