Kaolin, also called china clay, is a naturally occurring hydrous aluminum silicate clayoriginally produced in China. For centuries it has been used in industry: from ceramics and paper to rubber and cosmetics.

Kaolin, also known as china clay, is a soft white clay that is used not only in the manufacture of porcelain and pottery, but also in bricks, rubber, paint, as a faced coat over harsh concrete blocks and other building materials

Kaolin or china clay is a soft white clay mined in Georgia, Missouri, Texas and California, found to be a rich source of the powdered indigo used in the production of an indigo dye.

A naturally occurring soft white mineral with a wide range of applications actually china clay is also referred to as kaolin. Versatility and properties ensure that it could be a vital ingredient in many industries, say, ceramics, paper, rubber, paints and the like.