Bentonite is a mineral with thousands of uses.

Bentonite mineral is a very soft plastic clay consisting primarily of montmorillonite, a finely-particle-sized colloidal aluminum silicate and a member of the smectite group. Bentonite mineral exhibits strong colloidal properties and when it comes into contact with water, it increases in volume several times, forming a gelatinous and viscous substance. Its specific properties include swelling, water absorption, viscosity, and thixotropy. Due to these properties, bentonite can be referred to as a 'mineral with thousands of uses' that is in demand in various industries.