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How is mineral wool different than fiberglass absorption material?

April 26, 2017absorption different fiberglass material Mineral wool

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How is mineral wool different than fiberglass absorption material?

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There is very little difference. Mineral wool is made from basalt rock that is melted and spun into wool. Fiberglass wool is made from silicon rock (glass) that is melted and spun into wool. The mineral wool has a higher melting point, but that has no effect on the acoustical properties. Mineral wool and fiberglass of similar densities have nearly identical acoustical properties.