Analysis
Magnesium-mica has been researched extensively to determine the bioavailability of its organic magnesium
content. Data supports availability to be equal to or better than magnesium oxide. It is an all natural
silicate product where each molecule contains magnesium, iron, and potassium. When consumed as a feed supplement,
the digestive acids decompose the silicate binding and the released nutrients are absorbed through the
intestinal wall. A major portion of the iron is free from the silicate binding, is in oxide form, and
consequently has less than 1% availability. This makes magnesium-mica an ideal choice as a pelleting agent and feed supplement.
Formal Analysis
| Element | As | Guaranteed % | Typical % |
| Magnesium | Mg | 8 | 8.0 - 9.0 |
| Iron | Fe | 4 | 4.0 - 5.0 |
| Potassium | K | 1 | 1.0 - 2.5 |
| Calcium | Ca | | 1 |
| Sodium | Na | | 0.56 |
| Phosphorus | P | | 0.35 |
| Manganese | Mn | | 0.065 |
| Cobalt | Co | | 0.05 |
| Zinc | Zn | | 0.05 |
| Copper | Cu | | 0.006 |
| Sulfur | S | | 0.002 |
| Chloride | Cl | | 0.001 |
| Product Grade | Mesh Size | Bulk Density | |
| Standard | 98% less than 12 | 70 - 75 lbs. pcf | |
| Granular | 98% less than 8 | 70 - 75 lbs. pcf | |
| XFine | 97% less than 80 | 55 - 60 lbs. pcf | |
| Standard/Granular | XFine | |
| Angle of Repose | 34 ° | 42 ° | |
| Angle of Flow | 40 ° | 50 ° | |
| Ash Content | 93 % | | |
| Moisture - "as is basis" | 5 - 7 % | | |
Product Application:
| Product | Percentage |
| Cubes and Pellets | 2.5 – 5% |
| Poultry Feed | .0025 – .007% |
| Complete Feeds | 2.5 – 5% |
| Blocks All Natural | 5.0 – 10% |
| Blocks Urea | 5.0 – 20% |
| Mineral Mixes | 2.5 – 50% |
| Urea and Molasses Feeds | 5.0 – 10% |
| Dry Distillers Feeds and Cubes | 5.0 – 10% |
