How valuable is quartz ore in Nghe An?
(Baonghean.vn) - Quartz is the most important raw material for making artificial stone. This type of stone is being exported to European and American countries at very high prices.
Quartz, also known as jade, has many different variations and is a mineral with high economic value. According to experts, quartz ore in Thanh Son commune, Thanh Chuong (Nghe An) is used in the fields of industry, construction, etc.
An experienced expert in the field of mineral geology said that quartz is a mineral used in many fields. There are types of quartz used as industrial materials, construction, glass industry, or jewelry, decoration...
 |
| The main type of quartz ore is in Bay Nha area, Nhan Can village, Thanh Son commune, Thanh Chuong. Photo: NPV |
The type of quartz ore in Thanh Son commune, Thanh Chuong district that the press has published images of is suitable for use as ceramic materials, industrial production additives, and special construction works.
 |
| Quartz ore in Nhan Can village dug up by "mineral pirates" has blocks up to several cubic meters. Photo: NPV |
In our country, this type of quartz ore is currently widely used in the production of artificial stone. To produce artificial stone, quartz is the most important material. People grind quartz ore into granules to mix with other additives and glue. Then press the block, cut the slab, and polish.
Artificial stone using quartz raw materials is even more valuable than artificial granite. In some localities such as Xuan Mai, Viet Tri..., there are artificial stone manufacturing companies, with a large demand for quartz ore. After production, these companies often export artificial stone to markets in Europe, America...
 |
| This is a block of quartz ore that was dug up by "mineral thieves", about 1.3m high. Photo: NPV |
According to this expert, quartz ore is often not concentrated in mines, but is formed along fractured veins, scattered and not concentrated.
However, information and images of quartz ore in Thanh Son and Thanh Chuong areas show that this area has quartz ore veins with reserves and quality that are worth considering. The competent authority needs to direct specialized agencies to survey and make accurate assessments to effectively manage and exploit them.
 |
| And here is a huge quartz ore block in Nhan Can village, Thanh Son commune. The part of the ore block protruding from the ground is nearly 2m high. Photo: NPV |
On June 4, 2019, at the illegal quartz mining site, officers of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment's Working Group also gave similar assessments of the quality and value of quartz ore in Thanh Son commune.
According to the officers of the Working Group, “White stone in Quy Hop is divided into 3 types: A, B, C. Excluding transportation costs, the value of type A is about 250 thousand VND/ton; type B is about 150 thousand VND/ton; type C is only 50 thousand VND/ton. This type of quartz stone, when delivered to the place of demand, costs about 2 million VND/ton. Excluding transportation costs, it is 5 to 6 times higher than white stone…”.
