Removal of fluid inclusions from vein quartz by stepwise chlorination roasting and mechanism study

Key Points

• Fluid inclusions were effectively removed from vein quartz using stepwise chlorination roasting, achieving significant results.
• A removal efficiency of over 90% was observed under optimal thermal conditions, showcasing the method's effectiveness.
• Assessment using thermal treatment and chlorination roasting produced insights into the mechanisms involved in removal.
• This work reinforces the potential for using thermal methods to enhance quartz processing in mineral extraction.