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https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-37-953-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-37-953-2025
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16 Dec 2025
Research article |  | 16 Dec 2025

Analyzing trace element distribution and purification of vein quartz: a case study of Qianqi Furong mine in Inner Mongolia

Shaoyiqing Qu, Xiaoyong Yang, Mei Xia, Zhenhui Hou, and Yicun Wang

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This study compares trace elements with the Spruce Pine pegmatite deposits in the United States and the pegmatite deposits in East Qinling in China to explore which types of deposits have the potential to become high-purity quartz raw material deposits. In addition, we also carried out technical purification and economic evaluation of the collected samples, aiming to provide guidance on technical purification and trace element determination of high-purity quartz deposits.
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