Quartz sand and quartz-rich kaolin clay deposits were discovered in Turkmenistan's north-western part (Karabogazgol, Tuvergur), Turkmen Oil & Gas Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry said on April 24. "Quartz sand is the main component for glass production and silicon oxide is the main component forming the quartz sand.
The structural composition of raw material for glass production affects not only the products' quality, but also the production technology," according to a message from the ministry.
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