Glass Grade Silica Sand
High-purity, low-iron sand for float, container, solar and specialty glass.
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High-Purity Industrial Mineral
Premium Industrial Silica Sand Supplier & Exporter
High-purity industrial silica sand supplied from India in buyer-defined chemistry, grain size and application grades.
Silica Sand Overview
Silica sand is an industrial mineral composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO₂). Its hardness, chemical stability and high silica content make it an important raw material for glass, foundry, construction, ceramics, water filtration, chemicals and selected oil and gas applications.
Vortex Minerals supplies premium-quality silica sand sourced from reliable mining locations across India. Material is processed and reviewed to support high purity, consistent grain size, controlled impurities and dependable industrial performance.
Industrial Applications
- Glass and solar glass manufacturing
- Foundries and metal casting
- Ceramic and tile manufacturing
- Construction and ready-mix concrete
- Water and swimming-pool filtration
- Chemicals, paints and coatings
- Adhesives, sealants and refractories
- Selected oil and gas applications
Specification-Led Supply
Silica Sand Grades We Supply
Foundry Grade Silica Sand
Processed sand with grain strength and thermal stability for moulding and metal casting.
Construction Grade Silica Sand
For concrete, mortar, ready-mix and infrastructure materials, subject to project specification.
Ceramic Grade Silica Sand
For ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, porcelain and refractory products.
Water Filtration Grade Silica Sand
Uniformly graded media for water treatment, pool filters and industrial filtration.
Chemical Grade Silica Sand
For sodium silicate, silica flour, silicon-based chemicals and industrial processing.
Frac Sand (On Request)
Engineered sand for hydraulic fracturing, subject to customer testing and qualification.
Typical Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) | 95–99.8% |
| Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃) | 0.01–0.30% |
| Aluminium Oxide (Al₂O₃) | Below 1.50% |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) | Below 0.30% |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) | Below 0.20% |
| Moisture | Below 2% |
Values are indicative and grade dependent. Customized specifications are subject to source availability, testing and buyer approval.
Available Forms & Sizes
Silica Sand
0.1–0.3 mm0.3–0.6 mm0.5–1.0 mm0.7–1.2 mm1–2 mm2–4 mm4–8 mm
Silica Powder
100 Mesh200 Mesh300 Mesh400 Mesh500 Mesh800 Mesh1000 Mesh
Custom particle sizes and grading are available on request.
Why Choose Vortex Minerals?
- High-purity and low-iron options
- Direct sourcing from trusted mines
- Consistent grain-size distribution
- Laboratory-tested material
- Customized grades and sizes
- Bulk supply capability
- Reliable domestic and export logistics
Packaging & Logistics
- Loose bulk
- 25 kg and 50 kg bags
- 1 MT jumbo bags
- Bulk truck loading
- Railway rakes
- Export containers
- Bulk vessel loading
Industries We Serve
- Glass manufacturers
- Foundries
- Ceramic and tile manufacturers
- Construction companies
- Water treatment plants
- Chemical and paint manufacturers
- Infrastructure and engineering companies
Major Sources & Mining Locations
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Uttar Pradesh
International Markets Supported
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain
- Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia
- Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka
- Africa
- Europe
Looking for a Reliable Silica Sand Supplier?
Vortex Minerals supplies silica sand and silica powder with high silica content, controlled impurities and customized particle sizes for glass, foundry, ceramics, construction, filtration and industrial processing.
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