Results for tag: "Cordierite"

Cordierite is a magnesium iron aluminium silicate mineral, commonly found in metamorphic rocks. It is used in a variety of industrial applications, such as ceramics, refractories, and catalytic converters. It is also used as a gemstone, known as iolite. Cordierite is mined from metamorphic rocks, and is often found in association with other minerals such as sillimanite, biotite, and garnet. It is typically extracted through open-pit mining, and is then processed into a variety of products. The cordierite market is driven by the demand for its various industrial applications. It is used in the production of ceramics, refractories, and catalytic converters, as well as in the manufacture of gemstones. The market is expected to grow in the coming years, as demand for cordierite-based products increases. Some companies in the cordierite market include Imerys, Saint-Gobain, and Morgan Advanced Materials. Show Less Read more