Anorthite Solutions for a Changing World

Anorthite

Anorthosite is a versatile and sustainable resource with applications across a range of industries. What Lumina produces is anorthite: the purest, most calcium-rich form of the mineral that makes up anorthosite — and the reason our material performs so consistently in demanding applications.

In e-glass production, anorthite offers superior electrical insulation with a reduced carbon footprint, meeting the growing demand for environmentally responsible materials in the aerospace, automotive and construction sectors.

In plastics, it enhances product performance by improving anti-block properties, UV stability, flame resistance and toughness — a durable and sustainable alternative to traditional additives.

It is also used in phenolic friction resins for brake systems, and as a greenspar in paints, where it increases durability and reduces emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Beyond terrestrial applications, Lumina's anorthite is a valuable resource for lunar studies. Its similarity to the material of the lunar highlands makes it central to academic research and simulation work, from lunar geology to the in-situ resource utilisation that future space missions will depend on.

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All of it begins at Qaqortorsuaq in Western Greenland, where we mine and refine our anorthite to a range of grades and specifications, matched to what each customer's process requires. Low silica, high aluminium and calcium content, and no toxic by-products: it is a clean raw material, and it stays clean through the value chain.

Reducing emissions across industries

That matters beyond the products themselves. Replacing bauxite in alumina production, lowering the energy needed to make fibreglass, standing in for conventional fillers and cement materials — in each case our anorthite lets manufacturers use less energy, emit less carbon and avoid harmful by-products. From mine to end product, it is a shorter and cleaner path than the alternatives it replaces.

Anorthosite belongs to a mineral group classified by the EU as a critical raw material.

XP Anorthite

Anorthosite from Greenland as a raw material for green material solutions.

E-glass

Utilizing Lumina's XP Anorthite to produce E-glass delivers exceptional electrical insulation and a smaller environmental footprint, through energy savings and CO2 reduction, making it a prime, eco-friendlier choice for the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.

Anorthosite from Greenland as a raw material for green material solutions.

Plastics

XP Anorthite additives improve the anti-block, UV stability, flame resistance, and toughness of plastics, offering a sustainable solution that bolsters the durability and functionality of plastic products while diminishing reliance on non-renewable resources.

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Friction

XP Anorthite augments the strength, durability, and compatibility of phenolic friction resins used in automotive and industrial brake systems, presenting a greener alternative to conventional materials and reducing environmental impact.

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Paints & Coatings

XP Anorthite , is integrated into paints and coatings to significantly enhance durability and facilitate lower VOC emissions, promoting environmentally friendly practices within the coatings sector.

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Lunar Studies

XÅ Anorthite acts as a terrestrial counterpart to lunar highlands, fostering academic research and simulation studies that facilitate lunar geology exploration and potential in-situ resource utilization in forthcoming missions.

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Mineral Wool

With its high aluminum and calcium content, XP Anorthite -based mineral wool provides excellent insulation with fewer impurities, perfect for energy-efficient building and industrial uses, thereby contributing to sustainability.

Products:

XP A16 Anorthite

XP A16 Anorthite is a lunar regolith analogue — the closest match on Earth to the material that covers the Moon's surface.. A16 is supplied to space agencies, universities and space-technology companies worldwide.

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XP Anorthite 2000
XP Anorthite 2000 is a high-purity, low-iron, sand-like anorthosite product designed for export for the global fiberglass industry or as a feed for the production of micronized feldspar for paints, polymers, and advanced material

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XP Anorthite 60
XP Anorthite 60 is a high purity milled anorthosite powder with a 60µm top cut with very low binder demand, high-whiteness, and low quartz designed for highly durable and eco-friendly coatings and polymeric applications.

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XP Anorthite 45
XP Anorthite 45 is a high purity milled anorthosite powder with a 45µm top cut with very low binder demand, high-whiteness, and low quartz designed for highly durable and eco-friendly coatings and polymeric applications.

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XP ANORPHITE 15
XP ANORPHITE 15 is a high purity milled anorthosite powder with a 15µm top cut with very low binder demand, high-whiteness, and low quartz designed for highly durable and eco-friendly coatings and polymeric applications

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Your Product
At Lumina, we believe in collaboration. Our team works closely with end-users to develop highly engineered anorthosite-based products that meet specific and demanding industrial needs. Whether it's particle size, purity, or performance, let's create the right solution for your application.

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For information regarding product pricing, volume-based offers, or delivery terms, please contact our Customer Support team directly. We are ready to assist you with tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.