AZOMITE® is a unique volcanic deposit with over 67 trace elements. Below are a few comparisons of different volcanic ash deposits around the world. You can clearly see that AZOMITE® has a higher concentration and broader range of trace mineral elements.
Essential Trace Elements in AZOMITE® vs Two Volcanic Bentonites in Uruguay*
Trace Element |
AZOMITE® |
Bentonites |
Copper (Cu) |
13.5 ppm |
4.3 ppm |
Molybdenum (Mo) |
12.6 ppm |
0.05 ppm |
Chromium (Cr) |
7.8 ppm |
1.28 ppm |
Cobalt (Co) |
22.3 ppm |
4.3 ppm |
Boron (B) |
29 ppm |
0 ppm |
Iodine (I) |
3.2 ppm |
0 ppm |
Selenium (Se) |
0.79 ppm |
0 ppm |
Lanthanum (La) |
257 ppm |
47.2 ppm |
Cerium (Ce) |
360 ppm |
94.4 ppm |
Praseodymium (Pr) |
27 ppm |
13.1 ppm |
Nickel (Ni) |
2.6 ppm |
0 ppm |
Rubidium (Rb) |
325 ppm |
6.2 ppm |
Tungsten |
31 ppm |
0.69 ppm |
Sulphur |
210 ppm |
0 ppm |
*Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences;
2006 78(3) 525-541; “Chemical Signature of Two
Permian Volcanic Ash Deposits within a bentonite bed from Melo, Uruguay”
Properties of Five Volcanic Ash Deposits from Four Countries** vs. AZOMITE®
Mineral Element |
AZOMITE® |
Volcanic Ash |
Boron (B) |
29 ppm |
0.25 ppm |
Cobalt (Co) |
22.3 ppm |
0.03 ppm |
Copper (Cu) |
13.5 ppm |
0.66 ppm |
Iron (Fe) |
10,370 ppm |
2.51 ppm |
Manganese (Mn) |
200 ppm |
5.93 ppm |
Vanadium (V) |
9.3 ppm |
0.09 ppm |
Zinc (Zn) |
64.3 |
1.96 ppm |
**US Geological Survey: Volcanic Ash: Effects & Mitigation Strategies
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