✔ Composition: Natural Almandine Garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃), purity ≥92% ✔ Hardness: 7.5-8.0 Mohs (harder than stainless steel) ✔ Grain size: 20-80 mesh (depending on application) ✔ Grain shape: Sub-angular - high cutting efficiency, low dust MAIN APPLICATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: 🔹 Sandblasting: Metal surface treatment before painting/coating 🔹 CNC Waterjet Cutting: Precise cutting of materials up to 300mm thick 🔹 Mold Polishing: Creates smooth surfaces without deformation KEY ADVANTAGES: ✓ Free of toxic silica (OSHA compliant) ✓ Reusable 3-5 times → Cost saving ✓ 3x more efficient than conventional sand Quality standards: ASTM C618, ISO 11126-8