How many different types of Clays are there?

There are various groups of clay. Some main groups of clay include kaolinite, montmorillonite-smectite, and illite. Chlorite, vermiculite, talc, and pyrophyllite may also be classified as clay minerals. There are about 30 types of “pure” clay in these categories, however mostly “natural” clay deposits are a combination of different sorts of weathered minerals. Clay excavation site in Loxwood is a principal clay resource for brick making and is well located for supplying several relatively local brickworks and other industrial applications.

Different types of clay are-

1. Earthenware- It is one of the most common clays used by potters and it comes in a variety of colors
2. Stoneware clays- Stoneware is a plastic clay that reaches maximum hardness in the range of 2200 to 2336 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Ball clays- It is highly plastic clay that is dark grey in color and contains very few mineral impurities
4. Fire clays- It does not contain any impurities and not only used for pottery but also to create cone packs that are used to seal doors
5. Kaolin or porcelain clays- It is used for porcelain because of its mineral purity, it is light-colored. and has slight plasticity.
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