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 large 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.
Migmatite. Features of rock formation and its types
Migmatite is a complex rock that consists of two or more components (paleosoma and neosoma), usually repeated layered.
Dacite. Properties, distribution and space discoveries
Dacite is a medium-silicate volcanic rock between andesite and rhyolite, consisting mainly of plagioclase and quartz.
Gneiss. Properties, genesis, distribution in Ukraine
Gneiss is a durable rock that is formed under the influence of high temperatures and pressure in the depths of the earth’s crust.
Monzonite. Unique composition of the rock and variety
Monzonite is a coarse-grained (phaneritic) igneous rock. It is known for its intermediate composition between two other types of rocks: diorite and syenite.
Palygorskite. Unique properties of the rock and its distribution
Palygorskite, also known as attapulgite, is a clay mineral, an hydrous magnesium silicate with a filamentous chain-layered structure.
Plagiogranite. Intrusive rock as a witness of the deep processes of the planet
Plagiogranite. Intrusive rock as a witness of the deep processes of the planet Plagiogranite is a light-gray granite characterized by […]
Zirconium and hafnium. Properties and distribution
Hafnium and zirconium are strategically important metals which, due to their unique physicochemical properties, are widely used in nuclear energy.
Microcline — a common rock-forming mineral
Microcline — is a common rock-forming mineral of granites and pegmatites, represented by various shades of color.
Mineral Resources of Zakarpattia Region
Zakarpattia Region, located in western Ukraine, impresses with its natural beauty and diversity of resources.
Artesian Waters
Artesian waters are pressurized groundwater occurring at significant depths between two impermeable rock layers.
Drones in Mine Surveying Works
In order to reduce risks and operational costs, a promising technology has emerged — unmanned aerial vehicles.
Stages and methods of deposit reclamation
The extraction of mineral resources can significantly damage the environment.
Geological analysis
Geological analysis of the prospects for mineral resources is a complex and multi-stage process