Nepheline. Properties, genesis and use
Nepheline is a mineral of the class of aluminosilicates and a valuable industrial raw material of great importance.
Bischofite. History of the mineral, its distribution and use
Bischofite is a natural mineral-chloride rich in magnesium, which is formed during the evaporation of salt pools.
Corundum: varieties, geological-industrial types of deposits, and occurrences
Corundum is a superhard aluminum oxide formed in metamorphic and magmatic conditions and has a characteristic glassy shine.
Molybdenum ores: strategic raw material and development prospects
Molybdenum is widely used in metallurgy for alloying ultra-strong steels for demanding applications.
Vanadium ores: reserves, mining, and development prospects in Ukraine
Vanadium — is a strategic metal with wide applications in the steel, aviation, energy and chemical industries.
Lithium ores: mineralogy, deposits, and prospects for extraction in Ukraine
Lithium ores — is a source of strategic metal used for batteries, metallurgy and ceramics.
Beryllium ores: history, properties, deposits and applications
Beryllium ores are a valuable source of a lightweight and strong metal used in the aerospace, electronics, and defense industries.
Uranium Ores: properties, deposits, and applications
Uranium ores are natural mineral formations containing uranium at concentrations suitable for industrial extraction.
Rubidium and cesium: properties, deposits, and applications
Rubidium and cesium are rare alkali metals that occur mainly in rare-metal pegmatites and salt deposits.
Iodine and bromine. Characteristics and distribution in Ukraine
Iodine and bromine are halogens of significant industrial importance, and in Ukraine they are concentrated in mineral waters.
Marshallite. Uses, extraction and deposits
Marshallite consists of tiny quartz crystals that may seem insignificant, but they have great practical and scientific importance.
Iceland spar. Discovery of the mineral and its distribution
Iceland spar is a unique variety of calcite capable of splitting a light beam into two rays.
Talc. Properties, reserves and extraction
Talc is an extremely soft, layered silicate that forms during the metamorphism of ultramafic rocks and can be easily ground into a powder.
Shungite. Special properties and classification of the mineral
Shungite — is a carbon-containing metamorphic rock enriched with amorphous carbon and known for its sorption properties.
Phlogopite. Distribution in Ukraine and uses of the mineral
Phlogopite is a mineral from the mica group known for its fire resistance, thermal insulation properties and decorative appeal.
Andesite. Properties, varieties and distribution
Andesite — is an volcanic or subvolcanic rock of porphyry structure consisting mainly of medium plagioclase.
Anorthosite. Origin and deposits in Ukraine
Anorthosite is an igneous rock of the gabbro group, which lies in massifs and is characterized by almost complete dominance of plagioclase.
Diorite. Appearance and formation of the rock
Forming in deep conditions, diorite acquires a coarse-grained structure and decorative properties.
Gabbro. Characteristics of the rock, extraction, and processing
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock of the main composition, which forms significant massifs and is widely used as a valuable raw material.
Feldspars are the most common minerals of the silicate class
Feldspars — are a group of aluminosilicate minerals that are the most common rock-forming components of the earth’s crust.