Natural zeolite is an industrial mineral with many benefits and applications across various sectors. It is an alumino-tectosilicate mineral with a three-dimensional crystal structure. Zeolite has unique properties like adsorption, molecular sieving, and the ability to capture and release gases. Over 50 types of minerals make up zeolite, but only nine are commonly found. The common types of zeolite include clinoptilolite, mordenite, analcime, chabazite, erionite, ferrierite, heulandite, laumontite, and philipsite. In Indonesia, clinoptilolite and mordenite are the two most commonly found types of zeolite
Indonesia, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences rich volcanic activity. Indonesia’s volcanoes produce acidic tuff made of fine cryolitic glass, which forms the primary material for zeolite. This makes Indonesia a country with abundant natural zeolite resources. Natural zeolite spreads across almost every island in Indonesia, including Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. These regions hold significant potential for developing zeolite reserves for various industrial applications.
The types of zeolite commonly found in Indonesia are clinoptilolite and mordenite:
Clinoptilolite exhibits a very high adsorption capacity, making it ideal for applications such as water filtration, gas processing, and wastewater treatment. Additionally, it binds metal ions and other chemicals, which enhances its value in environmental processing.
Mordenite plays a role in agriculture and water treatment. Furthermore, its strong adsorption capabilities allow it to effectively adsorb gases and purify processes.
Zeo Mining is a leading supplier of natural zeolite from Indonesia, helping unlock zeolite’s potential for industrial and agricultural use.