Student names: Bharthi Kumari , Shilpa Shree, Lekhana, Leelavati, Maheeta. College name: CMR National PU College Sample name: multani mitti Sample viewed at: CMR National PU College Sample collected from: home Scientific name :Fuller’s earth Description : Light colour Multani mitti when viewed under foldscope we can that it is light brown in colour. Multani mitti is the result of decomposed volcanic ash. The name Fuller’s earth comes from thin layer clay’s use in the early English wool industry. It was used by Fuller’s to clean and degrease woollen cloth during the’fulling’ process, because of its ability to absorb oil. Multani mitti is the abundant source of minerals like Magnesium, silica, quartz,calcium, iron, calcite and dolomite.
Fuller’s earth
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