Key facts
- Quartz deposits in China's central region exhibit purity levels comparable to those in the US Spruce Pine standard.
- The Spruce Pine region in the United States is a primary source for high-quality quartz.
A recent study has revealed that the purity of quartz deposits found in China's central region is highly similar to the standard established by the Spruce Pine region in the United States. Spruce Pine is recognized as a significant source for high-quality quartz, a critical mineral used in various high-tech applications, including semiconductors and telecommunications.
The findings suggest that China possesses domestic sources of quartz that meet the stringent purity requirements previously dominated by a few global suppliers. This could have implications for the global supply chain of critical minerals.
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