The nepheline syenite market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 1.5% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
Nepheline syenite is an igneous rock consisting of nepheline, microcline (potassium feldspar), and albite (sodium feldspar), as well as mica, magnetite, and hornblende. It is a vital raw material in the glass and ceramic industries because its low fusion point lowers the melting point of the mix, allowing for faster melting, higher productivity, and fuel savings. Its industrial applications include refractories, glass manufacturing, ceramics, and pigments and fillers. In these applications, nepheline syenite is ground, and dark minerals are separated, resulting in a mixture dominated by felspar and nepheline. This mixture contains more alkali and aluminum while containing less iron than pegmatitic felspars, making it an excellent raw material.