Tuesday, January 17, 2012

1/18 Outdoor Wednesday # 158

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We were recently in Sandersville, Georgia and I took some pictures of the kaolin. Sandersville is known as the “Kaolin Capital of the World.” One of Georgia’s most important minerals, kaolin is a white, alumina-silicate clay used in hundreds of products ranging from paper to cosmetics to the nose cones of rockets. Kaolin is also used in medicines, paints and many other products.

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29 comments:

  1. Lynn at Cottage and CreekJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Never heard of kaolin before! That's why I love blogging - you learn so much! Thanks for hosting, Susan. Have a nice week.
    Lynn

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  2. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I joined the linky party and I am also following your blog!

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  3. The French HutchJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Like Lynn I'm not familiar with kaolin, but I think it's interesting! I like how you see the layers in the earth. Colors are amazing. Thanks for hosting.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  4. JaneJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    One of our favorite outings, when I attended college in Macon, GA, was to the Kaolin pits to swim. The water was so blue...and soft! Our skin felt wonderful when we got out. It was such a treat!
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  5. ❀~Myrna~❀January 17, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Never heard of Kaolin, at first glance I thought , they were snow pics . Very interesting post.

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  6. SoniaJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Hi Susan,
    Wow I had never heard of that substance...so interesting. My son lives in son Georgia now. Beautiful state! Thanks for hosting!
    Miss Bloomers

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  7. Rob HuntJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I am following.

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  8. GretchenJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Very interesting... wonderful pictures! Always love to learn little tidbits...

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  9. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  10. JimJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Marvellous shots.

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  11. AndreaJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Hi, it looks like our consciousness are full of minerals and rocks today, lol, as i also have posted some rocks. I haven't heard of kaolin before, but it looks like a very big deposit there.

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  12. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    This is interesting. I've never heard of kaolin.
    Thanks for hosting.
    Barb

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  13. Carole M.January 18, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    really attractive kaolin pit; it's quite a vital product.

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  14. MistyJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    The boys have been so inspired by Tim Tebow that they are playing football all the time.
    http://www.mistysmornings.com/2012/01/tebow-effect-wordless-wednesdays.html

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  15. LadyD PianoJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Great photos and interesting post, thank you!

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  16. MildredJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Very interesting post and great shots!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Hope you are having a wonderful week****

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  17. Kathy WalkerJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I had never heard of Kaolin. Thank you for the tour and information!
    (I had trouble linking this morning and cannot delete the first one which goes nowhere!)

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  18. Loui♥January 18, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Susan~
    what an interesting post!!
    i've heard of people EATing clay..
    but this was so interesting !
    I'm going to follow up with more investigation..
    tomorrow..
    as I'm supporting SOPA today..
    warmest hugs..
    Loui♥

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  19. BonnieJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Remembered kaolin from earth science in college but seeing pictures of a site is very interesting. Thanks for hosting every week.

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  20. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Very interesting, I have only been trough Georgia I think it would be great to really visit. Blessings, Debbie

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  21. RobinfromCAJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    It's amazing that one mineral can be used in so many diverse ways! Thanks for the education, I love learning new things!
    Robin

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  22. LindaJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Interesting shots and nice facts!

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  23. EuroasiaJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    beautiful shots as always!
    catching for my entry..happy OW day!

    fountain in Paris

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  24. Aquascape Your LandscapeJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Have never been to Sandersville and enjoyed your photos.

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  25. Stacey Queen of Rants and RamblingsJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Thanks for Hosting! ... Stacey= From Fluff For the Mindless Reader

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  26. Stacey Queen of Rants and RamblingsJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    ....ps... having trouble posting your button...

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    I can`t see links between 57 and 83 ?

    Nice shots :)

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  28. GlobetrotterJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    wonderful photos!
    joining this week too!
    fountain in Rome

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  29. Free College Money from Scholarship and GrantsJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Great blog! Thanks for sharing.

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