Bentonite found in the Kutch region of India is formed by solidification of molten state
It was formed millions of years ago, possibly from the volcanic ashes falling in stagnant salted water in semi-arid conditions (where annual rain fall is approx 18-20 inch)
Due to the natural characteristics of these particular volcanic ashes, the chemical composition of this Bentonite is somewhat different from the Bentonite available in the rest of the world
Most of these deposits are of Natural Sodium Bentonite with higher iron content, which gives them their darker colour. Due to the very fine particle size, this Bentonite shows extra-ordinary swelling capacity and bonding powers. These differences makes the Kutch Bentonite most useful in various industries throughout the world
