Magnesium Carbonate (Magnesite)

A useful flux in high temperature glazes. Often used as a matting agent and even opacifies at low temperatures. In high amounts it will bead and crawl to produce a popular cobblestone affect. It can also be the cause of pin holing.

Source: UK.

Other details: Heavy, not to be confused light magnesium carbonate.

For advice and further reading read our 'Using Raw Materials' PDF.

MgO 47.80%, CO2 52.20%*
*Typical analysis, not supplied by the supplier.

Magnesium carbonate is considered a nuisance dust; therefore, we recommend the wearing of a FFP3/P3 mask and filter. Keep working areas free of dust cleaning up with a damp sponge.

• Magnesium Carbonate SDS (PDF)
• Using Raw Materials