Between the section house site and Mt. View road is the Elementis specialties plant. This plant refines Hectorite, a clay of volcanic ash mined at Hector 13 miles east of Newberry Springs. Hectorite is used in many things that require a smooth consistency such as makeup, paint, hand cleaner, Alimite grease, etc. It was once used to coat M & M candies so that they wouldn't melt in your hand.
