Table 1 Semi-quantitative mineralogical composition and chemical microanalysis of the natural zeolite, which was added in the diet
From: Influence of Zeolite on fatty acid composition and egg quality in Tunisian Laying Hens
Chemical Component | %WT |
SiO2 | 65-71.3 |
Al2O3 | 11.5-13.1 |
Ca O | 2.7-5.2 |
K2O | 2.2-3.4 |
Fe2O3 | 0.7-1.9 |
Mg O | 0.6-1.2 |
Na2O | 0.2-1.3 |
TiO2 | 0.1-0.3 |
Mineralogical Component | % WT |
Clinoptilolite | 84 |
Cristobalite | 8 |
Feldspar | 4 |
Illite | 4 |
Quartz | Traces |
Carbonated minerals | < 0.5 |