Quartz potential easily sorted
LASER sorting technology developed by TOMRA is being used to unlock the full potential of quartz deposits. With a structural approach to sorting that’s unique in the market, the scattering effect of multiple laser beams can be used to separate a quartz rock from a similar-looking one containing no quartz: quartz or quartz veins will appear as a glowing crystals because quartz returns the laser light in a larger area, while others will remain dark with no visible scattering. Large and pure crystals can be clearly discriminated from other rocks or minerals with a smaller crystal structure, regardless of the colour or chemical composition. Indeed, the quartz market is already witnessing a steady growth, and this trend is expected to continue. Analysts…