Refractory quartzites

2022

Resources

The Table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2022 and have not changed in comparison with the previous year (Table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2022.

 

The state of resources exploration together with the state of particular deposit development is presented in Table 2. In the course of data verification, there were names of existing deposits corrected (on a basis of archival decisions) – current names: Góra Wojtkowa and Góra Wojtkowa Rejon II.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

The prospective resources of quartzites, together with quartzitic schists, are assessed to be equal 27.04 million tonnes* and occur in Dolnośląskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeships.

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

* Brzeziński D., Galos K., 2020 – ‘Kwarcyty, piaskowce kwarcytowe i łupki ogniotrwałe (quartzite, quartzitic sandstone and quartzitic schist)’. In: ‘Bilans perspektywicznych zasobów kopalin Polski wg stanu na 31.12.2018 r.’ (eds. Szamałek K., Szuflicki M., Mizerski W.): 305-308. PIG-PIB, Warszawa [in Polish].

2021

Resources

The Table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2021 and have not changed in comparison with the previous year (Table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2021.

 

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

The prospective resources of quartzites, together with quartzitic schists, are assessed to be equal 27.04 million tonnes* and occur in Dolnośląskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeships.

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

* Brzeziński D., Galos K., 2020 – ‘Kwarcyty, piaskowce kwarcytowe i łupki ogniotrwałe (quartzite, quartzitic sandstone and quartzitic schist)’. In: ‘Bilans perspektywicznych zasobów kopalin Polski wg stanu na 31.12.2018 r.’ (eds. Szamałek K., Szuflicki M., Mizerski W.): 305-308. PIG-PIB, Warszawa [in Polish].

2020

Resources

The Table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2020 and have not changed in comparison with the previous year (Table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2020.

 

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

The prospective resources of quartzites, together with quartzitic schists, are assessed to be equal 27.04 million tonnes* and occur in Dolnośląskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeships.

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

* Brzeziński D., Galos K., 2020 – ‘Kwarcyty, piaskowce kwarcytowe i łupki ogniotrwałe (quartzite, quartzitic sandstone and quartzitic schist)’. In: ‘Bilans perspektywicznych zasobów kopalin Polski wg stanu na 31.12.2018 r.’ (eds. Szamałek K., Szuflicki M., Mizerski W.): 305-308. PIG-PIB, Warszawa [in Polish].

2019

Resources

The Table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2019 and have not changed in comparison with the previous year (Table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2019.

 

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

The prospective resources of quartzites, together with quartictic schists, are assessed to be equal 27.04 million tonnes* and occur in Dolnośląskie and Świętokrzyskie Voivodeships.

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

* Brzeziński D., Galos K., 2020 – ‘Kwarcyty, piaskowce kwarcytowe i łupki ogniotrwałe (quartzite, quartzitic sandstone and quartzitic schist)’. In: ‘Bilans perspektywicznych zasobów kopalin Polski wg stanu na 31.12.2018 r.’ (eds. Szamałek K., Szuflicki M., Mizerski W.): 305-308. PIG-PIB, Warszawa.

2018

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock consisted mainly of the quartz grains. The silica (SiO₂) content is over 99%. It is the so-called pure quartzite – recrystallized sandstone with a siliceous cement. In the refractory materials industry the name of refractory quartzites is used both for pure quartzites and other rocks which are silica-rich e.g. quartzitic sandstones and quartzitic schists.

In Poland, refractory quartzites deposits have been documented in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). Most of the geological elaborations (geological documentations, registration cards) were performed in 1950s, 1960s and 1970s of the last century.

In the Lower Silesia, quartzites occur in the form of irregular layers and lenses dated at the Neogene. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past. After the exploitation stopped some relict resources remained and deposits were classified as abandoned. Nowadays, only Milików deposit located in Dolnośląskie Voivodeship remained as covered by the detailed exploration but has not been exploited so far.

Quartzites deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay schists of the Paleozoic age. These deposits were documented in 1950s but only one of them (Bukowa Góra deposit in Łączna near Zagnańsk) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has been reclassified from refractory quartzite to quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the chapter on Dimension and crushed stones. Nevertheless, the raw material from that deposit is exploited and processed for use in producing of industrial quartzite.

In the past, refractory quartzites were the important raw material used in the metallurgy for the production of ferroalloys and in a refractory materials industry for the production of siliceous refractory materials. Nowadays, none of refractory quartzites deposits is being exploited.

The Table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2018 and have not changed in comparison with the previous year (Table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2018.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2017

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock consisted mainly of the quartz grains. The silica (SiO₂) content is over 99%. It is the so-called pure quartzite – recrystallized sandstone with a siliceous cement. In the refractory materials industry the name of refractory quartzites is used both for pure quartzites and other rocks which are silica-rich e.g. quartzitic sandstones and quartzitic schists.

In Poland, refractory quartzites deposits have been documented in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). Most of the geological elaborations (geological documentations, registration cards) were performed in 1950s, 1960s and 1970s of the last century.

In the Lower Silesia, quartzites occur in the form of irregular layers and lenses dated at the Neogene. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past. After the exploitation stopped some relict resources remained and deposits were classified as abandoned. Nowadays, only Milików deposit located in Dolnośląskie Voivodeship remained as covered by the detailed exploration and has not been exploited so far.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay schists of the Paleozoic age. These deposits were documented in 1950s but only one of them (Bukowa Góra deposit in Łączna near Zagnańsk) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has been reclassified from refractory quartzite to quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the chapter on Dimension and crushed stones. Nevertheless, the raw material from that deposit is exploited and processed for use in producing of industrial quartzite.

In the past, refractory quartzites were the important raw material used in the metallurgy for the production of ferroalloys and in a refractory materials industry for the production of siliceous refractory materials. Nowadays, none of refractory quartzites deposits is being exploited.

The Table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2016 and have not changed in comparison with the previous year (Table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2017.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2016

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock consisted mainly of the quartz grains. The silica (SiO₂) content is over 99%. It is the so-called pure quartzite – recrystallized sandstone with siliceous cement. In the refractory materials industry the name of refractory quartzites is used both for pure quartzites and other rocks which are silica-rich e.g. quartzitic sandstones and quartzitic schists.

In Poland, refractory quartzites deposits were documented in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). Most of the geological elaborations (geological documentations, registration cards) were performed in 1950s, 1960s and 1970s of the last century.

In the Lower Silesia, quartzites occur in the form of irregular layers and lenses dated at the Neogene. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past. After the exploitation stopped some relict resources remained and deposits were classified as abandoned. In 2016 the number of deposits declined to 10 since the deposits which were crossed out from ‘The balance…’ in 2015 are not presented. Nowadays, only Milików deposit located in Dolnośląskie Voivodeship remained as covered by the detailed exploration and has not been exploited so far.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay schists of the Paleozoic age. These deposits were documented in 1950s but only one of them (Bukowa Góra deposit in Łączna near Zagnańsk) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has been reclassified from refractory quartzite to quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the chapter on dimension and crushed stones. Nevertheless, the raw material from that deposit is exploited and processed for use in producing of industrial quartzite.

In the past, refractory quartzites were the important raw material used in metallurgy for the production of ferroalloys and in a refractory materials industry for the production of siliceous refractory materials. Nowadays, any of refractory quartzites deposits is being exploited.

The table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2016 and haven not changed in comparison with the previous year (table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2016.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2015

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone. Pure quartzite is a recrystalized sandstone with siliceous cement, often over 99% of SiO₂ content and almost exclusively built of quartz grains cemented with silica. In the insulating material industry, that name of fire-proof quartzite is used for both pure quartzite and other silica-rich rocks such as quartzitic sandstones and schists.

Refractory quartzites are used in metallurgy for making ferroalloys and in insulating material industry for making siliceous fire-proof materials.

In Poland, refractory quartzites deposits were documented in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). In the Lower Silesia, proven deposits occur in the area between Bolesławiec, Lubań and Lwówek Śląski and in the vicinities of Strzelin. They are formed of irregular quartzitic layers and lenses dated at the Neogene. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past so the abandoned deposits still comprise some relict resources. In 2015 the Marshal of the Dolnośląskie Voivodeship decided to cross ten deposits out from ‘The balance…’: nine of them are abandoned deposits – Barbara, Borowiany, Brzeźnik, Kleszczowa I (Kliczków), Kleszczowa II (Kliczków), Książkowice, Nawojów-Rzeczka, Ołobole I-II and Parzyce and one is covered by the detailed exploration – Milików II. Nowadays, only Milików deposit is covered by the detailed exploration and has not been exploited so far.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay shales of the Paleozoic age. The deposits were explored in the 1950s but only one of them (Bukowa Góra) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has not been classified as refractory quartzite but as quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the section on dimension and crushed stones. Nevertheless, the raw material from that deposit is exploited and processed for use in the producing fire-proof quartzite materials.

The table 1 shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites amounted to 6.59 million tonnes in 2015 and decreased by 0.29 million tonnes in comparison with the previous year (table 2).

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2015.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2014

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone. Pure quartzite is a recrystallized sandstone with siliceous cement, often over 99% SiO₂ and almost exclusively built of quartz grains cemented with silica. In the insulating material industry, that name of fire-proof quartzite is used for both pure quartzite and other silica-rich rocks such as quartzitic sandstones and schists.

Refractory quartzites are used in metallurgy for making ferroalloys and in insulating material industry for making siliceous fire-proof materials.

In Poland, quartzite deposits occur in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). In the Lower Silesia, documented deposits occur in area between Bolesławiec, Lubań and Lwówek Śląski and in the vicinities of Strzelin. They are formed of irregular quartzitic layers and lenses dated at the Tertiary. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past so the abandoned deposits still comprise some relict resources. It should be added here that two quartzite deposits from Milików still have to be developed.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay shales of the Paleozoic age. The deposits were explored in the 1950s but only one of them (the Bukowa Góra) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has not been classified as fire-proof quartzite but quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, the Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the section on dimension and crushed stones. Nevertheless, the raw material from that deposit is exploited and processed for use in producing fire-proof quartzite materials.

The table 1 given below shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites was at the same level as in the previous year and was equal 6.88 million tonnes.

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2014.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2013

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone. Pure quartzite is a recrystallized sandstone with siliceous cement, often over 99% SiO₂ and almost exclusively built of quartz grains cemented with silica. In the insulating material industry, that name of fire-proof quartzite is used for both pure quartzite and other silica-rich rocks such as quartzitic sandstones and schists.

Refractory quartzites are used in metallurgy for making ferroalloys and in insulating material industry for making siliceous fire-proof materials.

In Poland, quartzite deposits occur in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). In the Lower Silesia, documented deposits occur in area between Bolesławiec, Lubań and Lwówek Śląski and in the vicinities of Strzelin. They are formed of irregular quartzitic layers and lenses dated at the Tertiary. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past so the abandoned deposits still comprise some relict resources. It should be added here that two quartzite deposits from Milików still have to be developed.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay shales of the Paleozoic age. The deposits were explored in the 1950s but only one of them (the Bukowa Góra) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has not been classified as fire-proof quartzite but quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, the Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the section on dimension and crushed stones. Nevertheless, the raw material from that deposit is exploited and processed for use in producing fire-proof quartzite materials.

The table 1 given below shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites was at the same level as in the previous year and was equal 6.88 million tonnes.

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2013.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2012

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone. Pure quartzite is a recrystallized sandstone with siliceous cement, often over 99% SiO₂ and almost exclusively built of quartz grains cemented with silica. In the insulating material industry, that name of fire-proof quartzite is used for both pure quartzite and other silica-rich rocks such as quartzitic sandstones and schists.

Refractory quartzites are used in metallurgy for making ferroalloys and in insulating material industry for making siliceous fire-proof materials.

In Poland, quartzite deposits occur in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). In the Lower Silesia, proven deposits occur in area between Bolesławiec, Lubań and Lwówek Śląski and in the vicinities of Strzelin. They are formed of irregular quartzitic layers and lenses dated at the Tertiary. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past so the abandoned deposits still comprise some relict resources. It should be added here that two quartzite deposits from Milików still have to be developed.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay shales of the Paleozoic age. The deposits were explored in the 1950s but only one of them (the Bukowa Góra) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has not been classified as fire-proof quartzite but quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, the Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the section on dimension and crushed stones. The raw material from that deposits is exploited and processed for use in producing fire-proof quartzite materials.

The table 1 given below shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites was at the same level as in the previous year and was equal 6.88 million tonnes.

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2012.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon

2011

Quartzite is a compact hard metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone. Pure quartzite is a recrystallized sandstone with siliceous cement, often over 99% SiO₂ and almost exclusively built of quartz grains cemented with silica. In the insulating material industry, that name of fire-proof quartzite is used for both pure quartzite and other silica-rich rocks such as quartzitic sandstones and schists.

Refractory quartzites are used in metallurgy for making ferroalloys and in insulating material industry for making siliceous fire-proof materials.

In Poland, quartzite deposits occur in two regions: the Lower Silesian region and the Holy Cross Mountains (map). In the Lower Silesia, proven deposits occur in area between Bolesławiec, Lubań and Lwówek Śląski and in the vicinities of Strzelin. They are formed of irregular quartzitic layers and lenses dated at the Tertiary. The majority of these sites were exploited in the past so the abandoned deposits still comprise some relict resources. It should be added here that two quartzite deposits from Milików still have to be developed.

Quartzite deposits occurring in the Holy Cross Mountains are formed by quartzite intercalations in clays and clay shales of the Paleozoic age. The deposits were explored in the 1950s but only one of them (the Bukowa Góra) is still being exploited. The raw material of that deposit has not been classified as fire-proof quartzite but quartzitic sandstone. Therefore, the Bukowa Góra deposit is discussed in the section on dimension and crushed stones. The raw material from that deposits is exploited and processed for use in producing fire-proof quartzite materials.

The table 1 given below shows resources and the current state of development and exploration of refractory quartzites.

Table 1. Quartzites – million tonnes

Anticipated economic resources of the refractory quartzites was at the same level as in the previous year and was equal 6.88 million tonnes.

The figure given below shows resources and production of refractory quartzites in Poland in the years 1989-2011.

Table 2. List of quartzites deposits – thousand tonnes

Prepared by: Agnieszka Malon