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	The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan. Vermiculite is a very similar material to perlite with similar uses but some slightly different characteristics.		The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan. Vermiculite is a very similar material to perlite with similar uses but some slightly different characteristics.
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		+	* Types of biobased materials.
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		+	* Use of ceramics in construction‎.
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	[https://www.perlite.org/construction/ https://www.perlite.org/construction/]		[https://www.perlite.org/construction/ https://www.perlite.org/construction/]

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	The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan. Vermiculite is a very similar material to perlite with similar uses but some slightly different characteristics.		The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan. Vermiculite is a very similar material to perlite with similar uses but some slightly different characteristics.
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		+	[https://www.perlite.org/construction/ https://www.perlite.org/construction/]

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	Perlite is sodium potassium aluminosilicate, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and therefore non-renewable. It a dark grey type of volcanic glass which formed when volcanic obsidian glass is saturated in water over a long period.		Perlite is sodium potassium aluminosilicate, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and therefore non-renewable. It a dark grey type of volcanic glass which formed when volcanic obsidian glass is saturated in water over a long period.

−	In its natural raw state it has a density of around 1100 kg/m3 and solid, it is generally more commonly known in its expanded or processed state. When heated to temperatures of up to 980-C it softens and the entrapped water is released as steam which causes particles in their plastic state to expand up to 20 times their original size. The expanded form of perlite has a density of between 30–150 kg/m3, a neutral pH level, efficient at absorbing or draining water and with some insulating qualities due to its inherent air gaps.	+	In its natural raw state it has a density of around 1100 kg/m3 and solid, it is generally more commonly known in its expanded or processed state. When heated to temperatures of up to 980-C it softens and the entrapped water is released as steam which causes particles in their plastic state to expand up to 20 times their original size.
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		+	The expanded form of perlite has a density of between 30–150 kg/m3, a neutral pH level, efficient at absorbing small amounts of water, and draining water as it is spherical and with some insulating qualities due to its inherent air gaps.

	It has been used in agriculture for many centuries, partly because the volcanic areas where it is found are also fertile soils. Today it is used in common gardening, hydroponics and in construction as a lightweight aggregate in concrete, as filling material, acoustic or insulation application and in fireproofing.		It has been used in agriculture for many centuries, partly because the volcanic areas where it is found are also fertile soils. Today it is used in common gardening, hydroponics and in construction as a lightweight aggregate in concrete, as filling material, acoustic or insulation application and in fireproofing.

−	The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan.	+	The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan. Vermiculite is a very similar material to perlite with similar uses but some slightly different characteristics.

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−	Perlite is sodium potassium aluminosilicate, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and therefore non-renewable. It a type of volcanic glass which formed when volcanic obsidian glass is saturated in water over a long period. In its natural raw state it has a density of around 1100 kg/m3 and solid rock, it is generally more commonly known in its expanded or processed state. When heated to temperatures of up to 980-C it softens and the entrapped water is released as steam which causes particles in their plastic state to expand up to 20 times their original size. The expanded form of perlite has a density of between 30–150 kg/m3 and is used in gardening	+	Perlite is sodium potassium aluminosilicate, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and therefore non-renewable. It a dark grey type of volcanic glass which formed when volcanic obsidian glass is saturated in water over a long period.

−	~~And since fertile volcanic areas have been settled since biblical times (due to fertile soils)~~, ~~humans have been aware~~ of perlite at ~~least since Third Century BC~~.	+	In its natural raw state it has a density of around 1100 kg/m3 and solid, it is generally more commonly known in its expanded or processed state. When heated to temperatures of up to 980-C it softens and the entrapped water is released as steam which causes particles in their plastic state to expand up to 20 times their original size. The expanded form of perlite has a density of between 30–150 kg/m3, a neutral pH level, efficient at absorbing or draining water and with some insulating qualities due to its inherent air gaps.

−	~~Natural perlite dark black or grey colored amorphous glass~~. ~~Amorphous means that~~ it ~~doesn’t have any definite shape or structure~~, ~~unlike~~ a ~~crystal~~.	+	It has been used in agriculture for many centuries, partly because the volcanic areas where it is found are also fertile soils. Today it is used in common gardening, hydroponics and in construction as a lightweight aggregate in concrete, as filling material, acoustic or insulation application and in fireproofing.

−	~~What is Perlite made~~ of?	+	The global reserves of perlite are estimated to be around 700 million tonnes, with around 500,00 tonnes produced each year primarily from Greece, the US, Turkey, and Japan.
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−	~~Like all other volcanic rocks,~~ perlite ~~is also pretty heavy and dense in its natural form. Perlite typically contains the following ingredients:~~	+
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−	~~70-75% silicon dioxide~~	+
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−	~~Aluminum oxide~~	+
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−	~~Sodium oxide~~	+
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−	~~Potassium oxide~~	+
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−	~~Iron oxide~~	+
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−	~~Magnesium oxide~~	+
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−	~~Calcium oxide~~	+
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−	~~3-5% Water~~	+
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−	~~Since it is a naturally occurring mined mineral~~, ~~perlite is a nonrenewable resource. The major producers are~~ Greece, US, Turkey, and Japan.	+
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−	~~It is a relatively cheap mineral and is often used for industrial purposes like construction and in the manufacture of plasters, masonry, and ceiling tiles.~~	+
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−	~~But of special interest to us here is the use of perlite in gardening and hydroponics~~.	+

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Perlite is sodium potassium aluminosilicate, it is a naturally occurring mineral, and therefore non-renewable. It a type of volcanic glass which formed when volcanic obsidian glass is saturated in water over a long period. In its natural raw state it has a density of around 1100 kg/m3 and solid rock, it is generally more commonly known in its expanded or processed state. When heated to temperatures of up to 980-C it softens and the entrapped water is released as steam which causes particles in their plastic state to expand up to 20 times their original size. The expanded form of perlite has a density of between 30–150 kg/m3 and is used in gardening

And since fertile volcanic areas have been settled since biblical times (due to fertile soils), humans have been aware of perlite at least since Third Century BC.

Natural perlite dark black or grey colored amorphous glass. Amorphous means that it doesn’t have any definite shape or structure, unlike a crystal.

What is Perlite made of?

Like all other volcanic rocks, perlite is also pretty heavy and dense in its natural form. Perlite typically contains the following ingredients:

70-75% silicon dioxide

Aluminum oxide

Sodium oxide

Potassium oxide

Iron oxide

Magnesium oxide

Calcium oxide

3-5% Water

Since it is a naturally occurring mined mineral, perlite is a nonrenewable resource. The major producers are Greece, US, Turkey, and Japan.

It is a relatively cheap mineral and is often used for industrial purposes like construction and in the manufacture of plasters, masonry, and ceiling tiles.

But of special interest to us here is the use of perlite in gardening and hydroponics.

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