Guanyin clay, also known as kaolin, also known as bentonite, clay, bentonite, etc., is a kind of clay and clay rock mainly composed of kaolinite clay minerals, and is a non-metallic mineral.

Kaolin is formed by the weathering of feldspar or other silicate minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Its main components include kaolinite, halloysite, hydromica, illite, montmorillonite and Quartz, feldspar and other minerals, pure kaolin is white, delicate, soft and earthy, with good plasticity, fire resistance and other physical and chemical properties.

Use and name origin:

Guanyin soil has good plasticity, fire resistance and other physical and chemical properties. It is widely used. In addition to being mainly used in papermaking, ceramics and refractory materials, it is also used in plastics, paints, pigments, grinding wheels, pencils, daily cosmetics, soaps, pesticides, pesticides, textiles, petroleum, chemicals, and building materials. Defense and other industrial sectors.

Kaolin clay, why do people call it Guanyin clay? For a long time, many Chinese people have revered Guanyin Bodhisattva as the Goddess of Mercy who rescues those in distress. Guanyin soil (the clay in our area is yellow, so it is called yellow mud cake) can save many hungry people from dying. This is a blessing given by Guanyin Bodhisattva. , so kaolin is called Guanyin soil.