Geochemistry and mineralization of Novaky coal seam

Abstract

The mineralization and geochemistry of the most important Slovak coal deposit in Novaky was intensively studied in the past. The favourable geological conditions create rich mineral association. There are different minerals in the deposit and they are responsible for the enhanced content of some elements in the coal. The summary of notions about geochemistry and mineralization of the coal seam with the emphasis on the main harmful elements – sulphur and arsenic – and their spacial distribution are studied in this paper.

Keywords

• coal
• coal seam
• mineralization
• geochemistry
• auripigment
• realgar
• arsenic
• sulphur