Sepiolite, [5] also known in English by the German name meerschaum (/ ˈmɪərʃɔːm / MEER-shawm, /- ʃəm / -⁠shəm; German: [ˈmeːɐ̯ʃaʊm] ⓘ; meaning "sea foam"), is a soft white clay …

May 6, 2025 · Scientifically known as sepiolite, meerschaum is a rare, lightweight mineral formed by the combination of magnesium and hydro silicate. The name “meerschaum” is German for …

Aug 27, 2025 · Meerschaum, meaning “sea foam” in German, is a rare mineral scientifically known as sepiolite. Light, porous, and soft enough to carve yet durable when hardened, it was …

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Aug 13, 2017 · Meerschaum is composed of the fossilized remains of microscopic sea creatures that died and came to rest on the seafloor during the Paleocene and Eocene periods as many …

Dec 21, 2022 · The word "Meerschaum" means "sea foam" in German, alluding to its natural white color and its surprisingly low weight. Meerschaum is a very porous mineral that absorbs …

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Turkish block meerschaum is the most well-known variety used in meerschaum pipe making, prized for its porous, pure-smoking qualities and often extremely light weight. The deposits for …

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