Marble Dust - Calcium Carbonate

£7.00 GBP

Calcium Carbonate is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and accounts for about 4% of the Earth crust. It can be found in nature in three principal rock types: chalk ,limestone and marble. TerraChrom Marble Dust are finely milled natural calcium carbonate powder sourced from Canada quarries. This...

Marble Dust (Calcium Carbonates): Ultra Fine( whiting powder) 1 kg

Ultra Fine( whiting powder) 1 kg
Ultra Fine (whiting powder) 5 kg
Ultra Fine ( whiting powder) 20 kg
Extra Fine 1kg
Extra Fine 5kg
Extra Fine 20kg
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Description

Calcium Carbonate is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and accounts for about 4% of the Earth crust. It can be found in nature in three principal rock types: chalk ,limestone and marble.

TerraChrom Marble Dust are finely milled natural calcium carbonate powder sourced from Canada quarries. This mineral filler provides excellent body, smooth dispersion, and natural brightness for traditional mineral coatings and artistic preparations.

Ideal for limewash, mineral paints, casein paint, gesso, and decorative plasters, this versatile powder enhances coverage while maintaining the breathable, authentic character of natural finishes. Its balanced particle size creates a subtle mineral texture while allowing easy mixing with lime and water-based binders.

Naturally white, stable, and mineral-rich, TerraChrom marble dust are trusted ingredient for artisans, paint makers, and restorers seeking authentic mineral materials for natural paints and coatings.

Composition: 
Ultra fine marble dust ( whiting powder) 
96% Calcium Carbonate CaCO3,  2% Magnesium Carbonate MgCO3
Fineness  Median particle size (d50%) of 3 μm                           
                 Top cut (d98%) of 10 μm 
      
Extra fine marble dust 
 96% Calcium Carbonate CaCO3, 2% Magnesium Carbonate MgCO3
Fineness  Median particle size (d50%) of 14 μm        
                 Top cut (d98%) of 35 μm  

 

Our ultra fine and extra fine Marble Dust are available  in 1 kg, 5kg, and 20 kg sizes. 

Colour: white 

Country of origin: Canada

Marble powder is a product obtained by grinding limestone rocks containing mainly calcium carbonate. It takes the form of fine, white, light, powdery particles. Marble powder is available in different grain sizes, enabling finishes ranging from very fine to very coarse.

The ground calcium carbonate is characterized by its high brightness and chemical purity.

Ultra fine marble dust (Whiting Powder) is also known as "White of Spain", "white of chalk", "Calcium Carbonate" or "Blanc de Meudon". It is a chalk, inorganic natural filler. 
Natural, very fine ground calcium carbonate with an intermediate and closely sized particul distribution. 

Uses

Marble powder is used in a wide range of applications and offers a multitude of possibilities.

  • In artistic creations, it is used as a natural pigment in paint, wallpaper, decorative coatings, or as a natural mineral filler/ texture enhancer in the preparation of casein paints or lime, whitewash, coating, stucco, and cement. 
  • In the construction industry, it is used to make lightweight concrete, screeds, plasters and mortars.
  • In the craft industry it is used for sculptures, mosaics and jewelry.

     

    Plugging holes 
    It can also be used as a filler for beams, wooden surfaces and plasterboard.

    Polishing and cleaning silver and metals ( use ultra fine Whiting powder )

    All objects made of stainless steel, copper, brass, copper, stone polishing  pewter, earthenware or glass benefit from a second life with the application of whiting powder.  Even metal joinery is easy to clean with it.

    Cleaning a wide range of surfaces ( use ultra fine whiting powder)

    For maintaining glass surfaces such as mirrors, to effectively remove dirt while preserving the shine of marble to revive its luster

    Filler for glue

     It is used as a filler with glue, in engraving to wipe off excess ink or as a filler in the manufacture of papers. 

The addition of Marble Dust to other substances does not affect the original colour of the substance so it is a great way to enhance texture or be used as a filler with no impact on colour. 

Start with a small amount of Marble Dust and gradually mix it into your paint or other base product.  Add more dust to the mixture to make it thick and pasty. If the mixture is too thick, add more paint/other bases to thin it out. Continue experimenting with adding marble dust to the mixture until you are happy with the consistency.

Warning: This product is an irritant (Xi) and the use of a mask is recommended to avoid inhaling dust particles. Gloves are also recommended. 


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