Calcite

2022

The anticipated economic resources of calcite, documented within 3 deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2022. The resources have not changed for many years. The most calcite-bearing is the Skrzelczyce deposit, where the coarse-crystalline calcite vein is of about 640 m long and about 25-42 m wide. In the Polichno-Skiby deposit there are two calcite veins about 300 m long and from 3 m to 16 m thick. Only in the Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in other deposits there were limestones for building and road industries documented, while calcite is an accompanying raw material.

In 2022, none of the calcite deposits was covered by the exploitation concession. For many years none of the calcite deposits has been exploited mainly due to the economic reasons and the environmental protection aspects.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2021

The anticipated economic resources of calcite, documented within 3 deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2021. The resources have not changed for many years. The most calcite-bearing is the Skrzelczyce deposit, where the coarse-crystalline calcite vein is of about 640 m long and about 25-42 m wide. In the Polichno-Skiby deposit there are two calcite veins about 300 m long and from 3 m to 16 m thick. Only in the Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in other deposits there were limestones for building and road industries documented, while calcite is a co-occurring raw material.

In 2021, none of the calcite deposits was covered by the exploitation concession. For many years none of the calcite deposits has been exploited mainly due to the economic reasons and the environmental protection aspects.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2020

The anticipated economic resources of calcite, documented within 3 deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2020. The resources have not changed for many years. The most calcite-bearing is Skrzelczyce deposit, where the coarse-crystalline calcite vein is of about 640 m long and about 25-42 m wide. In Polichno-Skiby deposit there are two calcite veins about 300 m long and from 3 m to 16 m thick. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in other deposits there were limestones for building and road industries documented, while calcite is a co-occurring raw material.

In 2020, none of the calcite deposits was covered by the exploitation concession. For many years none of the calcite deposits has been exploited mainly due to the economic reasons and the environmental protection aspects.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2019

The anticipated economic resources of calcite, documented within 3 deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2019. The resources have not changed for many years. The most calcite-bearing is Skrzelczyce deposit, where the coarse-crystalline calcite vein is of about 640 m long and about 25-42 m wide. In Polichno-Skiby deposit there are two calcite veins about 300 m long and from 3 m to 16 m thick. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in other deposits there were limestones for building and road industries documented, while calcite is a co-occurring raw material.

In 2019, none of the calcite deposits was covered by the exploitation concession. For many years none of the calcite deposits has been exploited mainly due to the economic reasons and the environmental protection aspects.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2018

Veins of crystal calcite, genetically originated from the hydrothermal-ascending processes, occur within the Middle Devonian limestones and dolomites in the Kielecko-Chęciński region and within the Lower Carboniferous limestones in the area of Krzeszowice (Paczółtowice-Czarna region). Calcite deposits of an economic importance, occurring in the form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Calcite is used in the ceramic industry as an additional compound. Nevertheless, it has been lately replacing by other high-calcium raw materials. In the past, it was used in the glass industry, as an attractive fancy stone for a sacral building (i.e. różanka zelejowska and różanka paczółtowska – Polish names) and as a compound of precious grits.

Anticipated economic resources of calcite, documented within 3 deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2018. Resources have not changed in comparison with the previous year. The richest is Skrzelczyce deposit, where the coarse-crystalline calcite vein is of about 640 m long and about 25-42 m wide. In Polichno-Skiby deposit there are two calcite veins about 300 m long and from 3 m to 16 m thick. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others there were limestones for building and road industries documented, while calcite is a co-occurring raw material. Nowadays, none of the calcite deposits is being exploited due to the economic and environmental protection reasons.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2017

Veins of crystal calcite, originated from the hydrothermal-ascending processes, occur within the Middle Devonian limestones and dolomites in the Kielecko-Chęciński region and within the Lower Carboniferous limestones in the area of Krzeszowice (Paczółtowice-Czarna region). Calcite deposits, occurring in the form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Calcite is used in the ceramic industry as an additional compound. Nevertheless, it has been lately replaced by other high-calcium raw materials. In the past, it was used in the glass industry, as the fancy stone and as a compound of precious grits.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within 3 deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2017. Resources have not changed in comparison with the previous year. The richest is Skrzelczyce deposit, where the coarse-crystalline calcite vein is of about 640 m long and about 25-42 m wide. In Polichno-Skiby deposit there are 2 calcite veins about 300 m long and from 3 m to 16 m thick. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is a co-occurring raw material with limestones (limestones were documented for building and road industries). Nowadays, none of the calcite deposits is being exploited due to the economic and environmental protection reasons.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2016

Vein of calcite occur in Paleozoic limestones in the Holy Cross Mts. and near the city of Cracow (Paczółtowice and Czarna deposits). Calcite deposits, occurring in the form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Calcite is used in the ceramic industry. In the past, it was used in glass industry and as the fancy stone.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within three deposits, are estimated at 232.78 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2016. Resources have not changed in comparison with the previous year. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is a co-occurring raw material with limestones (limestones were documented for building and road industries). The exploitation of calcite has not been carried out in 2016.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2015

Vein of calcite occur in Paleozoic limestones in Holy Cross Mountains and near the city of Cracow (Paczółtowice and Czarna deposits). Calcite deposits, occurring in form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Calcite is used in ceramic industry. In the past, it was used in glass industry and as the fancy stone.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within three deposits, are estimated at 233 thousand tonnes as of 31.12.2015 (table 1). Resources have not changed in comparison with the previous year. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is co-occurring raw material with limestones (limestones were documented for building and road industries). The exploitation of calcite has not been carried out in 2015.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2014

Veins of calcite occur in Paleozoic limestones in Holy Cross Mountains and near the city of Kraków (Paczółtowice and Czarna deposits). Calcite deposits, occurring in form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Calcite is used in ceramic industry. In the past, it was used in glass industry and as the fancy stone.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within three deposits, are estimated at 233 thousand tonnes. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is co-occurring raw material with limestones. The exploitation of calcite has not been carried out in 2014.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2013

Veins of calcite occur in Paleozoic limestones in Holy Cross Mountains and near the city of Kraków (Paczółtowice and Czarna deposits). Calcite deposits, occurring in form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.

Calcite is used in ceramic industry. In the past, it was used in glass industry and as the fancy stone.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within 4 deposits, are estimated at 233 thousand tonnes. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is co-occurring raw material with limestones as the main raw material. There was Korzecko deposit crossed out of ‘The balance…’ in 2013.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2012

Veins of calcite occur in Paleozoik limestones in Holy Cross Mountains and near the city of Kraków. Calcite deposits, occurring in form of veins, were documented in Świętokrzyskie voivodeship.

Calcite is used in ceramic industry. In the past, it was used in glass industry and as the fancy stone.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within four deposits, are estimated at 287 thousand tonnes. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is co-occurring raw material with limestones as the main raw material.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Dariusz Brzeziński

2011

Veins of calcite occur in Paleozoik limestones in Holy Cross Mountains and near the city of Kraków. Calcite deposits, occurring in form of veins, were documented in świętokrzyskie voivodeship

Calcite is used in ceramic industry. In the past, it was used in glass industry and as the fancy stone.

Anticipated economic resources, documented within four deposits, are estimated at 287 thousand tonnes. Only in Radomice I deposit calcite is occurring as the main raw material, in others calcite is co-occurring raw material with limestones as the main raw material.

There has not been calcite exploitation carried on in Poland since 1998. In Skrzelczyce deposit there are Devonian limestones exploited for road and building purposes.

Table 1. List of calcite deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Elżbieta Tołkanowicz