Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is a common substance found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite and is the main component of eggshells, snail shells, seashells, and pearls. It is an inorganic compound appearing as a fine white powder or colorless crystals. Due to its abundance and versatile chemical properties, it is one of the most […]

Ball Clay

Ball clay is a highly plastic, fine-grained clay composed mainly of kaolinite, mica, and quartz. It is valued in ceramics for its workability, strength, and ability to improve the forming and shaping of clay bodies. Found in sedimentary deposits, ball clay is typically grayish in raw form but fires to a light color, making it […]