Siliceous Earth Division C Scheme, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Siliceous earth powder is one of the lightest mineral in India, given by Mother Nature. In powder form it has a bulk density of about 0.3 to 0.5. It has microscopic pores which give it unique properties of being light and absorbent. Some of the qualities can absorb water and chemicals equivalent to its own weight.

Siliceous Earth is a name given to a siliceous mineral which is white to off white to pale yellow in colour and has similarity with Diatomite or Diatomaceous Earth in character.The main component of this mineral is Silica (as SiO2) which consists of approximately 80% and above. Other associated elements are Alumina (as Al2O3) approximately 3 to 10% and traces of various other minerals.