Raw Garnet Ore (Almandine)
Origin: Mansehra (Hazara), Shigar & Hunza valleys (Gilgit-Baltistan)
Almandine 90%+ | Sandblasting, water-jet cutting, polishing abrasive
Available grades & specifications+
Coarse 20/40 Mesh
Almandine 90%+, 20/40 mesh (425–850 µm), Mohs 7–7.5
Sandblasting, surface preparation
Medium 30/60 Mesh
Almandine 90%+, 30/60 mesh (250–600 µm) — dominant water-jet grade
Water-jet cutting, abrasive blasting
Fine 80 Mesh
Almandine 92%+, 80 mesh (<180 µm)
Precision water-jet, polishing
Powder 120 Mesh
Almandine 92%+, 120 mesh (<125 µm)
Lapping, ceramic filler
Grade comparison +
| Property | Coarse 20/40 Mesh | Medium 30/60 Mesh | Fine 80 Mesh | Powder 120 Mesh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh Size | 20/40 (425–850 µm) | 30/60 (250–600 µm) | 80 (<180 µm) | 120 (<125 µm) |
| Almandine Purity | 90%+ | 90%+ | 92%+ | 92%+ |
| Primary Use | Sandblasting | Water-jet cutting | Precision cutting, polishing | Lapping, ceramic filler |
Origin & supply chain +
Sourced from Mansehra, Shigar & Hunza Valleys
Bare Syndicate's garnet is sourced from the Almandine garnet bodies of Pakistan's Mansehra schist belt (Hazara region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and the Shigar and Hunza valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, where regional metamorphic schists host concentrated Almandine crystals. Material is liberated through crushing, washing, magnetic separation, and screening to standard mesh sizes. Almandine (Mohs 7–7.5, specific gravity 4.0–4.3) is the global industrial standard for abrasive applications because of its hardness, density, and silica-free profile (SSPC-AB1 compliance). Independent assays for garnet purity and mesh distribution accompany every lot.
FAQ +
Why use garnet for blasting and water-jet cutting?
Garnet is silica-free (no respirable crystalline silica — compliant with OSHA Silica Standard 29 CFR 1910.1053), recyclable 4–8 times for water-jet cutting depending on cutting power, and offers Mohs hardness 7–7.5 with specific gravity 4.0–4.3 for Almandine. It produces cleaner surface profiles than silica sand (banned in many jurisdictions for blasting) and cuts faster than aluminium oxide at lower cost.
What mesh sizes do you supply?
Industry standard: 20/40 mesh (425–850 µm) for sandblasting and surface preparation, 30/60 mesh (250–600 µm) — the dominant water-jet cutting grade industry-wide — 80 mesh (<180 µm) for precision water-jet and polishing, and 120 mesh (<125 µm) for lapping and ceramic filler. Custom sizings available.
Where is the garnet sourced from?
Primarily from the Mansehra schist belt (Hazara region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and the Shigar and Hunza valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, where regional metamorphic schists host concentrated Almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃) at 90%+ concentrate purity after mechanical liberation, washing, and magnetic separation.
What's typical export packaging?
Garnet ships in 1.0–1.5 t jumbo bags (4 mil PE liners against moisture pickup) inside 20 ft containers FOB Karachi. Bulk shipments arranged for orders above 1,000 t. Lead time 3–4 weeks from confirmed PO.