Garnet Abrasive
Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7
Bulk Density: 140 lbs cuft
- Used in Sandblast and Waterjet
- Relatively Hard Mined Mineral
- Heavy Abrasive Requires Higher Pressures to be effective
- Less than 10% Mined in the USA
Garnet Abrasive
01Oct
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