The Perlite Mine

 

We are a Perlite Mine Located in Big Pine California. Our Mine started out millions of of years ago when Volcanoes emitted the material that later formed the volcanic Rock Perlite.

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Our mining operations use the latest environment friendly tools and restoration techniques.

 

We mine and crush the raw rock for sale and distribution to Expanders who transform the ore into: Expanded Perlite.

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A Historical View

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Our Product

 

Raw Perlite Ore

Perlite is a naturally-occurring siliceous rock.

The crude rock may range from transparent light gray: To glossy gray.

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• The Raw Perlite Rock as we mine it

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                             Raw Perlite Ore

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Our Final Product is the: Crushed Perlite Ore The ore we produce at American Perlite Is one of a kind and sought after by many perlite expanders.

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                            Crushed Perlite Ore 

 

Our Perlite Ore - Products:

AP-10 Corse Grade Perlite

Horticulture Grade

AP-08 Small Grade P