Quality characteristics of quartz in Xuan Tam mine, Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province and applications of the production of the “quartz stone” artificial stone

Abstract

This article presents a summary of the geological characteristics of the quartz of Xuan Tam mine, Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province and the results of research on the quality and the mineral technological characteristics of this mine.The data gained from the research indicated that the quartz mine in Xuan Tam area had a high to average temperature of hydrothermal origin and associated with granitoid intrusive formations in the area. This quartz mine possessed minerals vein, and penetrate to the sedimentary formations of the Tra My form. The quality and the technological properties of quartz in the mineral body are suitable for applications such as a material of “quartz stone” artificial stone that uses color, and it could replace a part for the imported material. It’s necessary to have further research, especially on technological characteristics in order to orient the exploitation and the efficient use of the quartz mineral mine Xuan Tam, as well as other areas in the territory of South Vietnam.