Q. What is white clay made of?
Answer
White clay or kaolin consists primarily of a mineral known as kaolinite. Its chemical name is dioctahedral phyllosilicate clay. In addition, kaolin also consists of the following minerals in varying proportions depending on its source:Iron hydroxide, especially in yellow-stained kaolin.Fine quartz crystalsFeldspar particlesMuscovite particlesFine anatase crystals