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https://doi.org/10.7251/afts.2021.1325.001F

PALEOZOIC QUARTZITE OF THE SMRČEVICE IN THE CENTRAL BOSNIA

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Dževad Forčaković ,
Dževad Forčaković
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RU Gračanica d.o.o. , Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje , Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Rejhana Dervišević
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Faculty of Mining, Geology and Civil Engineering, University of Tuzla , Tuzla , Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Abstract

The paper presents results of detailed geological research of quartzite in the wider area of Smrčevice, southeastern of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje. Based on the defined boundaries of surface distribution and research results, geological reserves of about 12 million tons have been determined in the wider area of Smrcevica. The quartzite reserves that have been so far determined in this area are at a low level of geological research.
The paper contains an overview of the geological characteristics of the area, qualitative and quantitative characteristics of quartzite, and the mineral raw material potential of quartzite in the Smrčevice area according to the PERC standard.
The results of the conducted research indicate that the general geological and technical-exploitation factors are relatively favorable and indicate a possible profitable exploitation of the deposit. Taking into account the significant raw material potential, and the possibility of expanding the existing raw material base, this area has special importance for the perspective development of quartzite exploitation and its use in the production of ferrosilicon and silico-metals.

Keywords:

quartzite,
Paleozoic,
Smrčevice potentiality,
PERC standard

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