Quartz
QUARTZ
Quartz is a mineral made up of silicon and oxygen atoms arranged in a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon-oxygen tetrahedra. It is one of Earth’s most abundant minerals, found in a variety of rocks such as igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. Quartz may be found in a variety of areas in Pakistan, and it is important for its industrial and commercial applications.
CATEGORIES: Minerals, Quartz
A Comprehensive Overview
Quartz plays an important role in Pakistan’s industrial sector, supporting a variety of industries and contributing to economic progress. Furthermore, continuous exploration and development operations continue to unearth new quartz reserves, creating prospects for investment and expansion in the mining industry.
- Punjab Province: Quartz deposits are present in regions like Chiniot, Sargodha, and Khushab.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province: Quartz is found in parts of KP, including Swat, Chitral, and Mansehra.
- Balochistan Province: Quartz deposits exist in areas such as Zhob, Quetta, and Khuzdar.
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Quartz is also found in the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, including Hunza and Skardu.