KAOLIN MINE Kaolin is a clay mineral belonging to the aluminum silicate group and its chemical formula is Al2O3.2SiO2.2H2O. Its name comes from a place called Kao-Lin in China, where it was first discovered. For this reason, it is also called "China Clay" in the literature. Kaolin is formed in nature in 2 ways: Primary (primary) kaolin deposits are formed as a result of the deterioration and decomposition of sodium, potassium-based granitic and feldspathic rocks from environmental and weather conditions (carbon dioxide and water) for many years. According to the chemical content of these degraded feldspar rocks, mica, quartz and some organic components can be found in kaolin. Secondary (secondary) kaolin deposits are formed after the primary kaolin deposits are transported after events such as floods and erosion. Since this formation is similar to the formation of clays, such kaolins are fine-grained, similar to clays. According to its chemical and physical properties, kaolin is used for different purposes in the industry of ceramics and paper, paint, plastic, rubber, cement, glass, glass wool, refractory and cosmetics.