What does "ball clay" mean?

A type of clay that commonly consists of 20-80% kaolinite, 10-25% mica, and 6-65% quartz.

What is a synonym for "ball clay"?

Common synonyms include: ceramic clay, plastic clay, potter clay, pottery clay.

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A type of clay that commonly consists of 20-80% kaolinite, 10-25% mica, and 6-65% quartz. uncountable, usually

Clay of this kind found in Dorset and Devon, England, used to be cut into balls that weighed 30 pounds.