Coarse grade exfoliated vermiculite that used in gas log fireplaces. By pouring into the burner pan, vermiculite granules add sparkle and shine to the fireplace for a real wood burning effect and evenly distribute the flame. It is safe to use vermiculite for the gas fireplace as the depletion of carbon monoxide and oxygen are…
Vermiculite and perlite look similar and both retain moisture and both provide aeration for the roots of plants, however, they are indeed different. Let’s see what’s the difference between vermiculite and perlite. What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is an aluminum silicate, it is mined out of the ground and then heated and expanded into a soil…
Vermiculite for Mushrooms Vermiculite is a natural mica mineral for growing mushrooms. It can be used as part of your substrate, to provide micro-nutrients and aerate bulk substrates to promote faster colonization and larger flushes. Horticultural Grade Vermiculite is perfect as a soil additive or as an ingredient in mushroom substrate causing as well as…
Friction Lining Grade Exfoliated Vermiculite Small-sized Vermiculite. Exfoliated vermiculite is now used extensively in the friction lining industry (eg. brake and clutch linings) as a safe alternative to asbestos, and plays an important in this field. Brake linings finer grades of exfoliated vermiculite are being used in brake linings primarily for the automotive market. The…
What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a kind of natural, inorganic, layered mineral that comprises a group of hydrated, laminar magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate minerals resembling mica. It is a relatively rare mineral and belongs to silicate. Vermiculite deposits are associated with volcanic ultramafic rocks rich in magnesium silicate minerals, and flakes of the mineral range in color…
