Garnet Sand For Every Application

Blastquip Stock A Large Range of Sandblasting Garnet Abrasives.  From heavy duty coarse grain garnets through to fine blasting garnet for precision blasting we stock it all. Garnet is a natural mined abrasive known for its natural hardness, durability and abrasive characteristics. We only stock the best of quality Garnet Sand with Material Safety Data Sheets and Certification for every grade.  Every product has been thoroughly researched and sourced from reliable mines that stand by their products.  

Blastquip is the New Zealand agent for GMA Garnet Sand. GMA Garnet Group is the leading producer of industrial garnet for blast cleaning and waterjet cutting with advanced mining and processing operations established within Western Australia and strategically located worldwide.

Typical Mineral Composition

Garnet (Almandite) .................. 97 - 98%

Ilmenite....................................1-2%

Zircon........................................<0.2%

Quartz.......................................<0.5%

Others........................................<0.25%

Typical Physical Characteristics

Bulk Density.................................2.3 T/m³

^{Specific Gravity...............................4.10}

^{Hardess (moh).................................7.5 - 8.0}

^{Melting Point...................................1250 Degrees C}

^{Shape of natural Grains......................Sub Angular}

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