SPODDUMENE ORE
One important source of lithium, which is mostly utilized in batteries for electronics and electric cars, is the mineral spodumene. Pegmatitic deposits, which are coarse-grained igneous rocks created by the crystallization of magma, are where the ore is usually found.
Pink (spodumene) and green (kunzite) are two of the hues of the silicate mineral spodumene. What gives spodumene its value is its lithium content. Spodumene ore is processed to produce lithium compounds, such as hydroxide or carbonate, which are necessary for many contemporary technologies.
MICA FLAKES
Any of the transparent or colored mineral silicates that crystallize in monoclinic forms and easily split into extremely thin leaves. Mica is a reasonably soft and light material, and its sheets and flakes are flexible
Mica flakes provide a wide range of visual effects, which can be achieved using two different particle sizes and colours. The obtained finishes can be described as granite, flecked, glittering/sparkling, or metallic luster
Flake mica is derived from numerous sources, including schist, a metamorphic rock formed as a byproduct of the mining of feldspar and kaolin resources, placer deposits, and pegmatites. Sheet mica is far less plentiful than flake and scrap mica, and it is only seldom recovered from scrap and flake mica mining. Pegmatite deposits are the most major source of sheet mica
FLUORITE ORE
The main component of fluorite ore is calcium fluoride (CaFâ‚‚). It is frequently seen in a range of hues, including as transparent, purple, green, yellow, and blue. The beauty and industrial applications of fluorite are highly appreciated. Some salient features of fluorite ore are as follows:
In the process of making steel and aluminum, fluorite is used as a flux to assist decrease the melting point of the raw materials and eliminate impurities. Additionally, it’s utilized in a few chemical processes as well as the production of gasoline, aluminum, and uranium fuel.