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Manganese is a globally significant industrial metal essential for steelmaking, battery technologies, and emerging green-energy applications. As demand increases, understanding the geological diversity, distribution, and economic context of manganese deposits is critical. Manganese deposits occur in a range of tectonic …
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Natural zeolite minerals are a group of hydrated aluminosilicates known for their unique properties, including ion exchange, adsorption, and catalytic capabilities. This paper aims to delineate the mineralogical, chemical, and physical properties of natural zeolite minerals in the Maryah area, Dhamar, Yemen and highlig …
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The Proterozoic basement of the Dhofar region of the Sultanate of Oman might be considered as a potential source of Uranium mineralization like other Proterozoic basins of the world, which collectively contribute 30%-40% to the global production. Uranium exploration assumes great importance in this part of the world an …
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Several samples of laterites were collected from four paleosol profiles, Ibra, East Ibra, Al-Russayl, and Tiwi representing the vertical lithological variation within each profile. The mineralogical and geochemical composition of laterites in every section revealed differences in thickness and redistribution of element …