'Jablanica 1': Prospective zeolite deposit

Abstract

The need for natural zeolite in Serbia is around 7000 t/year. Three deposits, located in the region of Krusevac, have reserves of about 2.2 million tons of zeolite, thus the prospective of this region is exceptional. The quality of zeolitized tuff is reflected in the high content of clinptilolite, which contributes to high market price of mineral raw material and its finished products. Geologist of the company Contractor Ltd investigated three deposits of zeolitized tuffs on the slopes of Jastrebac mountain, of which the largest one, namely 'Jablanica 1', was geologically explored in details.

Keywords

• Zeolitized tuffs
• Zeolite
• Jablanica 1
• Clinoptilolite
• Serbia