Research Results For 'Vermiculite'

VERMICULITE

Vermiculite is a group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They are hydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kind of mica. They are so called because the scales, when heated, open out into worm- like forms. Processed vermiculite is used as an insulating material in building.
Research Vermiculite

	The Probert Encyclopaedia was designed, edited and programed by Matt and Leela Probert ©1993 - 2009 The Probert Encyclopaedia Southampton, United Kingdom