The name vermiculite is derived from the Latin word “vermiculare”, which means breeding worms. Vermiculite has an important use in agriculture as a soil conditioner due to its very low density. It has an important usage area in buildings as insulation material. due to its insulating properties. 
Vermiculite, which has an important place in agriculture, is used in gardens, golf courses, parks and sports areas as a soil conditioner and acts as a fertilizer. 
In agriculture, soil conditioner, bulking agent and as an anti-caking material, while it is used in gardening for seed germination, plant rooting, pot mixes and reproduction of plant bulbs. 
According to a classification accepted in the world, The dimensions of the vermiculite mine are classified as Premium (+ 11 mm), Coarse (+5 mm), Medium (+2 mm), Fine (2 mm) and Superfine (+1 < 2mm). 

⦁ (+ 11 mm) : for use in the manufacture of fire-resistant materials. 

⦁ (+5 mm) : for use in the construction and agricultural industry. 

⦁ (+2 mm) : for use in Agriculture and greenhouse 

⦁ (+1 <2 mm) : for use in greenhouse 

⦁ (+0.5 <1mm) : for use in the construction and paint industry.