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Siamite is the product name for an advanced nano glass-ceramic composite engineered to give the impression of similarity to natural colored gemstones. Unlike glass and most synthetic stones, Siamite is stable, will never fade or be damaged during lost wax casting.
Available in an extensive assortment of colors, shapes and sizes, Siamite opens up a multitude of creative design possibilities through numerous application techniques, and it is ideal for use in the jewelry and accessories industries.
Siamite is lead free and in compliance to the strictest regulatory industry norms and laws regarding the restriction or prohibition of certain substances.
Vital data Characteristic properties
| Structure | Nano Glass-Ceramics |
| Hardness | 7.5 °Mohs |
| Dispersion (C-F) | 0,012-0,02 |
| Density | 3–3.5 g/cm |
| Refractive index | 1.62–1.64 |
| Tenacity | Brittle |
| Heat Resistance | 1,500 °C |
Disclosure Chemical Ingredients
| Main components SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, TiO2, ZrO2, ZnO, CaO, Na2O, K2O, Li2O | |
| Radioactive elements | None |
| Antimony | None |
| Barium | None |
| CadmiuM | None |
| Chromium | None |
| Lead | None |
| Mercury | None |
| Selenium | None |
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Siamite® made by Formica is in line with security standards for toys, safe landfill and safe textile products and with all the regulations of REACH (ES) nr 1907/2006 and in compliance with EU RoHS. All of the potentially toxic elements measured are within permissible limits. |
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