European Journal of Mineralogy
European Journal of Mineralogy
European Journal of Mineralogy
Articles | Volume 37, issue 2
Articles | Volume 37, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-37-151-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-37-151-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 37, issue 2
Research article
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10 Mar 2025
Research article |  | 10 Mar 2025

Analyzing petrographic characteristics and trace element distribution of high-purity quartz deposits from the Peshawar Basin, Pakistan: insights into processing and purification techniques

Ibrar Khan, Xiaoyong Yang, Mei Xia, and Zhenhui Hou

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This study evaluated quartz vein ore from the Peshawar Basin, Pakistan, for producing high-purity quartz sand. Samples were purified and the analysis revealed fluid inclusions as main impurities. Post-purification, the quartz sand showed minimal inclusions and high SiO2 content (99.997–99.999 wt %). Impurity elements like Li and Al were significantly reduced. The refined quartz sands are deemed suitable for high-purity quartz products used in industrial applications.
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