The United States continues to be the world's leading producer and consumer of diatomite. Production of diatomite in the United States during 2010 was estimated to be 550 kt (606,000 st), a 4-percent decrease compared with 2009 production.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Title | Diatomite |
| Authors | R.D. Crangle |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mining Engineering |
| Index ID | 70044864 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |