China clay is also called "kaoline", it is one of the essential raw material for ceramic industries, china clay does not swell on adding water & alumina present in clay do not form isomorphous series with any other metallic compound. China clay is a naturally hydrated aluminum silicate. It is one of the most abundantly available clay in the earth's crust. A large variety of china clay is mined all over india. Application: potteries, tiles, ceramics, paint, paper & plastics.
