Fuller's Earth

This is a short overview. For the background — history, value over time and notable mines — see Fuller's Earth →

A calcium-rich montmorillonite clay, valued historically for 'fulling' — scouring the lanolin and oils out of raw wool — and later for its strong absorbent and decolourising properties, used in refining oils and fats, as a bonding agent, and in drilling muds and cat litter.

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Nutfield and Redhill Fuller's Earth Mines Surrey At least 1583–1996 (Copyhold Works)

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