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Zeolite Types

Zeolite is a naturally occurring mineral group that was created when molten lava was cooled by sea water millions of years ago. According to the Zeoponix.com, there are over 50 different types of zeolite, and its uses range from medicinal to agricultural to water treatment. Chemically, Zeolite has a negative molecular charge, meaning that when it's put in the vicinity of positive-charged element, it absorbs it and renders it inactive. Because of this reaction, Zeolite is hailed as an important mineral with a variety of uses.

  1. Clinoptilolite

    • Clinoptilolite is used for waste water purification, as an additive to animal feed and for odor removal. This zeolite is ideal for such uses because of its large porous surface, ability to tolerate extremely high heat and its negative molecular charge. Studies for use in human food are underway.

    Analcime

    • Also known as analcite, analcime can be used to enhance soil fertility. It increases the growth and health of crops when it is mixed with other zeolites such as clinoptilolite and phillipsite. According to a study conducted by the Georgian Academy of Sciences, this mixture yielded a 16 percent growth increase in cucumbers in comparison to cucumbers grown in normal manure fertilized soil.

    Zeolite

    • Used for the detoxification of human blood, Zeolite is currently marketed in powder and liquid form, but according to several sources, including zeolitefacts.org, liquid Zeolite is ineffective since liquifying the mineral negates its negative charge. It is the negative charge, when consumed, that attracts positively charged molecules--such as heavy metals, harmful chemicals and toxins--in the bloodstream. According to NaturalNews.com, Zeolite is emerging as an important part of the fight against cancer, heart disease and other medical conditions.

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