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Glauconite Mineral Soil Improver

Natural potassium- and iron-bearing mineral for soil and environmental programs.

Commercial overview

Contract basis,
clearly defined.

There is no universal commodity specification for glauconite. Each deposit and processed grade must be supported by mineralogical, chemical, contaminant and physical test data. RDN therefore contracts glauconite against a batch certificate of analysis and application-specific acceptance schedule.

Reference basisDeposit- and grade-specific quality schedule
Detailed specification

Quality acceptance matrix

Values are commercial reference points—not an offer or automatic guarantee. Use the current official standard and agreed contract schedule for procurement.

ParameterReference requirementTest method / basis
Glauconite mineral contentDeclared and laboratory verifiedXRD mineralogy
Potassium as K₂OBatch assay / grade minimumXRF / ICP
Total iron as Fe₂O₃Batch assayXRF / ICP
Silica and aluminaBatch assayXRF
Cation-exchange capacityApplication-specific minimumRecognized CEC method
MoistureGrade maximumGravimetric
Particle-size distributionPowder or granule scheduleSieve / laser analysis
Bulk densityReportedStandard bulk-density test
pH in suspensionReportedLaboratory method
Heavy metalsDestination regulatory limitsICP-MS / approved method
Pathogens / hygieneWhere required for soil applicationDestination method
Soluble salts / ECApplication-specific maximumConductivity test
Applications

Where the product is used

  • Sandy-soil conditioning
  • Moisture and nutrient-retention blends
  • Slow-release mineral formulations
  • Filtration and environmental media after validation
Required documents

Transaction file

  • Full mineralogical and chemical certificate
  • Heavy-metal analysis
  • Particle-size report
  • Safety data sheet
  • Origin and regulatory conformity documents
Primary reference

Verify the current edition

Standards are revised over time. Procurement must confirm the current edition and destination law.

USGS glauconite use reference ↗
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