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In the present article the physical characterization by hydrometry of the clays used in one of the companies dedicated to the manufacture of blocks H-10 in Ocaña, North of Santander, was carried out by means of the execution of tests with which the percentages of arenas, Limos and clays; Villages are located in the Winkler diagram to identify the types of clays according to their texture, the type of product that can be made and in this way formulate the ceramic paste. The results obtained show that the clays currently used by the company are in the minimum indexes for the elaboration of blocks, reason why the addition of other clays with which the adequate level of quality with which the Requirements Established by current standards. All in order to optimize production pulp, products (Block H-10), environmental and economic resources of the company. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]