Emerald Creek Garnet is mined in the Carpenter Creek and Emerald Creek basins in Idaho, USA. Mining started in 1930; the processing plant is in Fernwood, Idaho. Deposits are an almandine Garnet with excellent properties for use in multimedia water filtration applications. Garnet is recommended as a support for other materials, such as sand, anthracite, etc. Emerald Creek Garnet is processed from crude by means of crushing, milling washing, drying and screening.
Advantages of Emerald Creek Garnet
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- High hardness reduces erosion and provides years of reliable service
- NSF Certified in accordance with ANSI/NSF Standard 61, Drinker Water System Components
Available Sizes
| MM | US
Mesh |
#8/12 | #12 | #36 | #30/40 | #50X | #60 | #100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.360 |
8 |
0-10 |
0-30 |
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2.000 |
10 |
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1.700 |
12 |
40-75 |
45-80 |
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1.400 |
14 |
20-50 |
20-50 |
0-2 |
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1.180 |
16 |
0-5 |
0-5 |
10-25 |
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0.850 |
20 |
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0.710 |
25 |
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0.600 |
30 |
60-95 |
0-5 |
0-5 |
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0.500 |
35 |
0-10 |
20-40 |
10-20 |
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0.425 |
40 |
30-50 |
20-45 |
0-5 |
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0.355 |
45 |
0-35 |
15-25 |
5-25 |
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0.300 |
50 |
0-5 |
20-30 |
35-50 |
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0.250 |
60 |
10-20 |
40-50 |
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0.212 |
70 |
0-5 |
0-15 |
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0.180 |
80 |
0-20 |
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0.150 |
100 |
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0.125 |
120 |
65-70 |
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0.106 |
140 |
0-15 |
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0.063 |
230 |
0-2 |
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E.S.(mm) (typical) |
1.40 – 1.55 |
1.40 – 1.70 |
0.55 – 0.65 |
0.35 – 0.45 |
0.25 – 0.30 |
0.21 – 0.28 |
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U.C. (typical) |
<1.5 |
<1.5 |
<1.6 |
<1.6 |
<1.6 |
<1.6 |
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| Bulk Density
(weight per cu. ft.) |
149 |
150 |
135 |
125 |
122 |
120 |
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Custom screened sizes available on request.
Technical Specifications
| Symbol | Name | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| SiO2 | Silicon Dioxide | 37 |
| Fe2O3 | Iron Oxide | 33 |
| Al2O3 | Aluminum Oxide | 25 |
| MgO | Magnesium Oxide | 4 |
| CaO | Calcium Oxide | 1 |
| MnO | Manganese Oxide | 1 |
Characteristics
| Color: | Deep Red to Pink |
| Specific Gravity: | 4.0 – 4.1 |
| Bulk Density (aerated): | ~ 135 lb. cu.ft. |
| Grain Shape: | Angular |
| Hardness: | 7.5 – 8.0 Mohs (see our hardness index) |
Packaging
- 50 lb. paper bags
- 2000 lb. and 4000 lb. super sacs
