Sand Blasting

Olivine is used as sandblasting material for blasting operations. As the hardness of the sand is 6,5-7 (Mohs) and the characteristics such as its angular shape, make this material attractive in sandblasting market.

• As it doesn’t contain chloride, you will never experience corrosion and cohesion problems.
• As the iron in its content is Fe2O4 it never gets into chemical reaction with the oxygen in air and water. That’s why there will not be any oxidation which will allow for more long-lived paintings.
• As it doesn’t contain any free silica, it is never a cause for silicosis disease. The usage of materials containing free silica such as quartz sand is prohibited in many countries (Turkey, England, Netherland, Sweden, and Norway)