Brazil vs. Norway: Decoding Earth’s Greatest Quartzite Sanctuaries

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Brazil’s Tropical Masterpieces (1.2 Billion Years Old)

• Espírito Santo State:

  • Jungle Jewel Quartzite: Chromium-rich serpentine veins

  • Formation: Amazon Craton collision with Congo-Tanzania Block

• Minas Gerais State:

  • Blue Roma Quartzite: Sapphire tones from sodalite deposits

  • Unique Factor: 800MYA hydrothermal fluid infusion

Quarrying Challenges:
✓ Deep laterite overburden (up to 30m)
✓ Tropical rainfall disrupting operations

Norway’s Arctic Treasures (1.8 Billion Years Old)

• Narvik Region:

  • Arctic Ocean Quartzite: Glacial blue from magnetite inclusions

  • Geological History: Caledonian Orogeny deep-marine sediments

• Lofoten Islands:

  • Nordic Frost Quartzite: Glassy transparency due to 99.3% SiO₂

Extraction Innovations:
✓ Cryo-drilling for permafrost conditions
✓ Ice-road transportation systems

HRST’s Global Sourcing Network

We maintain:

• Direct Quarry Partnerships: 37 mines across 12 countries

• Climate-Adapted Logistics: Humidity-controlled Brazil shipments / Sub-zero Norway containers

• Geologist-Led Selection: 15 field experts continuously sourcing

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