Yellow Ochre Mineral

Yellow Ochre Mineral We are one of the most preeminent exporters of Yellow Ocher
in the country. Yellow Ocher is a natural earth containing clay tinted
by hydrous forms of iron oxide, such as goethite, and traces of gypsum
or manganese carbonate. Yellow Ocher was designated by the mineral name
limonite. Depending upon the content of Hydrated Iron Oxide, the color
of ocher varies from light yellow to golden. Like Red Iron Oxides
(hematite), Yellow Ocher is found around the world and has been used as
pigments.\
Applications
Natural gas and oil well drillingPaints a DyesCeramicsAnimal feedFertilizerBrake LiningCement
Attributes





Impurities free


Ferruginous




Withstands high pressure


Non toxic




Heat resistant


Absorbs high amount of oil




Corrosion resistant


Long lasting




Smooth








Properties
Density


2.9-4.3




Hardness


4.0-5.5




Refractive Index


2.260-2.398