WHAT IS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH?
​​Diatomaceous Earth commonly known as DE, is an organic, completely safe and affordable natural mineral that may be used to feed and nourish crops and farm animals that may be lacking in silica and essential minerals. Natural silica is part of the foundation of every living cell and the health of every animal is dependent on receiving an adequate supply of silica and other minerals. Diatomaceous Earth supplements the animal’s diet where essential minerals are lacking. DE, or fresh water amorphous silica, was formed from the remains of Diatoms which lived in ancient freshwater lakes. These tiny ancient algae had a glassy cylindrical structure which were deposited on the lake bottom over millions of years to form Diatomite. There are many varieties of diatoms having many different shapes and sizes. You will come across many electron microscope slides showing different shapes and sizes. This property of the diatom will make it more or less effective depending on the use. Our supply source which is from Mount Garnet Diatomite (QLD, Australia) is white in colour and of a high purity. It was formed in high altitude volcanic lakes where mineral water sustained growth and limited inflow from creeks carried clay and contaminants onto the lake floor. The Diatoms from the Mt Garnet mine have a high surface area to size ratio, making the Mt Garnet Diatomaceous Earth some of the best in the world. Water quality and Diatom type determines mineral balance and content with the best quality Diatomaceous Earth having low content of salt and heavy metals with a good balance of trace elements and rare earth minerals. Mined from the dried lake bed, and provided it is kept free from moisture, DE has an unlimited shelf-life.
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CAUTION: Do not confuse natural silica or food-grade Diatomaceous Earth with crystalline silica which is commercially produced by exposing amorphous silica to extreme heat for use in swimming pool filtration systems. Crystalline silica is extremely dangerous and must not be consumed by humans or animals, or used on gardens or agricultural crops.