Kaolin clay, mined and milled for consistency batch after batch

Pacific Minerals is a direct mine owner and manufacturer — not a trader or broker. We own and operate active mining sites and a processing plant in Dhaneti, Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat. Raw material is extracted from our own leased mine areas, processed at our facility, and shipped directly to buyers worldwide. This direct model means buyers benefit from: consistent quality (we control every stage), competitive pricing (no middleman margins), custom processing flexibility, and reliable long-term supply. When you buy from Pacific Minerals, you buy directly from the source.

Pacific Minerals supplies silica sand with SiO₂ (silicon dioxide) content of 99%+, Custom purity grades are available on request for specialized applications

Pacific Minerals offers mesh sizes 8, 16, 24, 30, and 50, along with customized mesh sizes and AFS numbers developed to match specific furnace, kiln, or foundry requirements.

Yes. Pacific Minerals exports silica sand to international markets including Taiwan, shipping via Mundra Port and Kandla Port to major Taiwanese ports such as Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Keelung.

Our standard export MOQ is 25 MT — equivalent to one 20-foot FCL (Full Container Load). We supply in 1 MT jumbo bags packed to buyer specifications. For domestic orders within India, minimum is 5 MT. For larger bulk orders of 100 MT+ (multi-container shipments or Bulk supply), preferential pricing and dedicated production scheduling are available. Mixed container arrangements (silica sand + kaolin clay in one container) are also accommodated.

Kaolin clay and China clay are the same mineral — chemically Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄. The name "China clay" originated from the Kao-ling hill in China where it was first mined for porcelain. Today, "kaolin" is the scientific and industrial term, while "China clay" is the traditional trade name still used in ceramics, paper, and rubber industries. Pacific Minerals supplies this material from our Kutch, Gujarat deposits — a naturally-occurring hydrated aluminum silicate with high whiteness, low iron, and excellent plasticity.

Float glass and solar glass manufacturing require ultra-low iron silica sand for optical clarity and solar transmittance. Standard specifications: SiO₂ — ≥ 99.3% Fe₂O₃ — ≤ 0.025–0.05% (lower = better colour clarity) Al₂O₃ — ≤ 0.5% TiO₂ — ≤ 0.03% CaO + MgO — ≤ 0.3% Particle size — typically 0.1–0.6 mm for float glass Pacific Minerals' low-iron beneficiated silica sand meets these specifications. Contact us for our glass-grade silica sand technical datasheet.

Silica sand prices vary based on SiO₂ purity, AFS grade, mesh size, order volume, packaging, and destination port. As a direct mine owner, Pacific Minerals offers competitive ex-works and FOB Mundra/Kandla pricing — with no trader margins. To receive an accurate price, contact us with: grade/purity required, quantity (MT), packaging preference, and destination country. We respond within 24 hours with a formal price offer. Free samples are available before any bulk order commitment.

The HSN code for kaolin clay is 2507 00 — specifically: 2507 0010 — Calcined kaolin (calcined china clay) 2507 0090 — Other kaolin / china clay (raw and beneficiated) Pacific Minerals uses the correct HS code on all export documents including commercial invoice, shipping bill, and certificate of origin for every international kaolin clay shipment.

Pacific Minerals is located at Survey No. 46, Village Dhaneti, Nadapa Road, Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat – 370020, India. Our mine and processing facility are in the Kutch district — one of India's primary industrial mineral regions. Mundra Port — approx. 85 km (India's largest private container port) Kandla Port — approx. 60-65 km (Deendayal Port, major bulk terminal) Road freight to port — max 3–4 hours, reducing logistics cost vs other states

For water filtration applications, the recommended silica sand specifications are: D10 (effective size) — 0.35–0.5 mm for slow filters; 0.45–0.7 mm for rapid gravity filters Uniformity coefficient (UC) — ≤ 1.5 for best filtration efficiency SiO₂ content — ≥ 96–98% for drinking water applications Roundness / sphericity — high, to reduce backwash pressure Pacific Minerals supplies filter sand meeting IS 8110 standards. Acid-washed grades available for ultra-clean applications. Used in municipal water treatment, swimming pools, and industrial effluent treatment across India and export markets.

The HSN code for silica sand is 2505 10. This falls under Chapter 25 of India's ITC-HS classification — Natural sands of all kinds, other than metal-bearing sands of Chapter 26, whether or not coloured .

MOQ depends on packaging format and mesh specification. Both bulk FCL shipments and smaller bagged quantities can be arranged — contact our export team with your required volume for a specific quote. In general 18 MT to 28 MT.

Raw silica sand goes through a multi-stage processing workflow before reaching the buyer: 1. Mining — extracted from own leased mine areas in Kutch, Gujarat 2. Primary screening — oversized particles and rocks removed 3. Washing & attrition — surface impurities, clay, organics removed 4. Drying — moisture controlled for packaging requirements 5. Magnetic separation — iron impurities removed for glass grades 6. Classification — sized to exact mesh or AFS spec using vibrating screens 7. Quality testing — COA generated per batch before packing 8. Packing & dispatch — 1 MT jumbo bags or bulk loading

Pacific Minerals operates with a commitment to quality and compliance. Our current certifications and registrations include: MSME Registration — Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, India IEC (Import Export Code) — issued by DGFT India GST Registration — Indian tax authority ISO 9001:2015 — actively pursuing certification All products are tested in-house and third-party lab testing from accredited laboratories is available on buyer request. We follow BIS and international standards for all products supplied to regulated industries.

Pacific Minerals supplies AFS 40, AFS 45, AFS 50, AFS 55, AFS 60, and AFS 70 grade silica sand for foundry and metal casting applications. Custom AFS numbers can be processed to exact buyer specifications. Our foundry sands meet requirements for both ferrous (iron and steel) and non-ferrous (aluminium, brass, bronze) casting. Each lot comes with a particle size distribution (PSD) analysis and mesh grading report. AFS 50–60 is our most commonly requested grade for general foundry use across India and export markets.

Every export shipment includes a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and a lab test report (COA) confirming the batch's quality parameters.

Pacific Minerals provides complete export documentation for every shipment: Certificate of Analysis (COA) — full chemical and physical test report MSDS / SDS — Material Safety Data Sheet Commercial Invoice & Packing List Bill of Lading (B/L) Certificate of Origin (COO) — from authorized Chamber of Commerce Phytosanitary Certificate — where required by destination country Third-party lab reports — from accredited labs on request

Our kaolin clay achieves a whiteness (L*) of 92–93 in standard grades, and up to L* 94+ in premium beneficiated grades. Low titanium (TiO₂ < 0.3%) and low iron (Fe₂O₃ < 0.8%) content contribute to the high whiteness values. High whiteness is critical for ceramics tile manufacturing, paper coating, and paint applications. Full whiteness certificates and XRF chemical analysis reports are provided with every shipment.

Pacific Minerals offers multiple packaging formats: 1 MT FIBC Jumbo Bags — standard export packaging, UV-stabilized, with or without liner 50 kg PP woven bags — for smaller volumes or domestic orders 25 kg multi-wall paper bags — for kaolin clay (paper & paint industries) Bulk loading — for domestic tankers or specialized export All bags are clearly labelled with: product name, grade, batch number, weight, origin (Made in India), and COA reference. Custom labelling with buyer's brand name available for established buyers. Container stuffing photos provided for every shipment.

We support FOB (Mundra Port / Kandla Port) as standard, with CFR and CIF terms available on request depending on order volume and destination port.

Yes — long-term supply contracts are our preferred commercial arrangement. As a direct mine owner with confirmed reserves and expanding processing capacity, we can commit to consistent monthly or quarterly volumes with agreed pricing, specifications, and lead times. Long-term contract benefits include: priority production scheduling, price stability (fixed or index-linked), dedicated quality hold for your specific grade, and supply continuity. Contracts typically run 6–24 months with renewal options. Email info@pacificmineral.in with your volume requirements for a contract proposal within 24 hours.

Pacific Minerals exports primarily through Mundra Port and Kandla Port (Deendayal Port), Gujarat — both within 100–120 km of our mine and plant in Dhaneti, Bhuj-Kutch. Our proximity to Mundra — India's largest private container port — provides significant freight cost and lead-time advantages.

Pacific Minerals offers silica sand and quartz sand in the following standard mesh sizes: 8–16 mesh · Coarse grade, construction & water filtration 16–30 mesh · Medium-coarse, foundry molding 20–40 mesh · Most popular foundry grade 30–60 mesh · Fine foundry & glass applications 60–100 mesh · Fine grade, ceramics & coatings 100–200 mesh · Ultra-fine, paints & specialized industry Custom mesh ranges are available. All products are screened using calibrated vibrating screens with mesh analysis certificates provided per lot.

Kaolin clay from Pacific Minerals is used across a wide range of industries: Ceramics & tiles — floor tiles, wall tiles, sanitary ware, fine porcelain Paper & packaging — paper coating and filling for glossy finish Paints & coatings — functional extender filler for opacity and smoothness Rubber & plastics — reinforcing filler for improved mechanical properties Refractories — lining kilns, furnaces, and high-temperature equipment Fibre glass — aluminium silicate source in glass fibre production Pharmaceuticals — binder in tablet formulations

Silica sand is one of the most versatile industrial minerals with applications across major industries: Glass manufacturing — float glass, container glass, solar glass, fibre glass Foundry & casting — iron, steel, aluminium moulds and cores Construction — concrete, plaster, mortar, flooring Water filtration — filtration media in water treatment plants Ceramics & tiles — floor tiles, wall tiles, sanitary ware Paints & coatings — abrasive blasting, surface preparation Oil & gas — hydraulic fracturing proppant (frac sand) Pacific Minerals supplies specific grades optimized for each of these applications from our processing plant in Kutch, Gujarat, India.

Transit time depends on vessel scheduling and destination port, but our proximity to Mundra and Kandla Port — both major container gateways — supports efficient, predictable outbound logistics for Taiwan-bound shipments.

Yes — ceramic tile manufacturing is one of our primary kaolin markets. Our kaolin clay offers the properties essential for tile production: high whiteness (L* 92–94), excellent plasticity (allowing easy molding), low shrinkage after firing, and consistent particle size distribution.

Yes — free product samples (1–5 kg) with Certificate of Analysis are available for quality evaluation before any bulk order commitment. We provide samples of silica sand, kaolin clay, and quartz sand in sealed bags. Domestic dispatch: 3–5 working days. International dispatch: 7–14 days. Courier charges for international samples are shared or waived for genuine buyers with defined purchase intent. Contact us via WhatsApp (+91 91733 80265) or email (info@pacificmineral.in).