Magnesite is a compound of magnesium, its chemical formula is MgC03, and its color varies between white, yellow, grey, and brown. It is found in nature as cryptocrystalcrystal
It is a tough and complex mineral and is an alteration product of serpentinite or similar rock types.
Main Applications :
- Dead-burned magnesia - DBM Sinter magnesiaBasic refractories
- Fused or electrofused magnesia - FMThermal insulation (refractories)Electrical insulation (electric ovens and appliances)
- Caustic-calcined magnesia - CCMExtraction of magnesium Production of fused magnesia Cement, Insulation Paper Fertilizer and animal feed Stabilizer during vulcanization of rubber Production of uranium Chemical and environmental applications (notably in water treatment and gas desulfurization)
- Magnesite or magnesium carbonate (precipitated)Insulation, Rubber Paint pigments and Ink Glass and ceramics Chemistry
- Brucite or magnesium hydroxide Sugar refining Flame and smoke retardants Chemical and environmental applications (notably in water treatment)rmaceuticals
- Magnesium chlorideCement Ceramics and refractories Textiles, Paper Chemical applications Production of magnesium
- Magnesium sulfate Pulp and paper Animal feed rmaceuticals
