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Matauri Bay clay pit

Matauri Bay clay pit

The very pure halloysite clay dug at Northland’s Matauri Bay is exceptionally white and bright. It is exported for use in high-quality materials such as porcelain, bone china and technical ceramics.

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Imerys Tableware Ltd

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Carl Walrond. 'Rock, limestone and clay', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rock-limestone-and-clay/7/2