Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization
Cabo Ortegal, in Spain, was declared a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2023. An ultramafic complex makes it a geologically exciting unit, where many research works have been carried out. Serpentinites, formed by the weathering of peridotites, dunites, and other ultramafic rocks, have been described in deta...
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| description | Cabo Ortegal, in Spain, was declared a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2023. An ultramafic complex makes it a geologically exciting unit, where many research works have been carried out. Serpentinites, formed by the weathering of peridotites, dunites, and other ultramafic rocks, have been described in detail in previous works. Their role as a construction material has been elucidated, although due to their complexity and heterogeneity, the results of using these materials for construction are not always successful. Talcose rocks, related to serpentinites, can also be found in the complex, although it is difficult to distinguish them. Talcose rocks may be a resource to be explored and exploited in an unpopulated area. The use of talc in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and handicrafts makes it a material of growing importance. However, the asbestos and heavy metal content should be severely limited to prevent health issues. The goal of this work is to start the characterization of these talcose rocks before promoting their potential use in different contexts to support the economy of an underpopulated area of Spain. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-50d2dd9572fe42e5818dd00d7a62ed382023-11-24T14:26:32ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-11-0113221218310.3390/app132212183Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and CommercializationDolores Pereira0Teresa Rivas1Ana J. López2Alberto Ramil3Andrea Bloise4Department of Geology, University of Salamanca, Plaza de la Merced s/n, 37008 Salamanca, SpainCentro de Investigación en Tecnoloxías, Enerxía e Procesos Industriais—CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, SpainCenter for Research in Naval and Industrial Technologies, University of A Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, SpainCenter for Research in Naval and Industrial Technologies, University of A Coruña, 15403 Ferrol, SpainDepartment of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 15B, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, ItalyCabo Ortegal, in Spain, was declared a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2023. An ultramafic complex makes it a geologically exciting unit, where many research works have been carried out. Serpentinites, formed by the weathering of peridotites, dunites, and other ultramafic rocks, have been described in detail in previous works. Their role as a construction material has been elucidated, although due to their complexity and heterogeneity, the results of using these materials for construction are not always successful. Talcose rocks, related to serpentinites, can also be found in the complex, although it is difficult to distinguish them. Talcose rocks may be a resource to be explored and exploited in an unpopulated area. The use of talc in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and handicrafts makes it a material of growing importance. However, the asbestos and heavy metal content should be severely limited to prevent health issues. The goal of this work is to start the characterization of these talcose rocks before promoting their potential use in different contexts to support the economy of an underpopulated area of Spain.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/22/12183talcserpentinitehealth risksCabo Ortegal Geoparkdegraded demographic area |
| spellingShingle | Dolores Pereira Teresa Rivas Ana J. López Alberto Ramil Andrea Bloise Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization Applied Sciences talc serpentinite health risks Cabo Ortegal Geopark degraded demographic area |
| title | Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization |
| title_full | Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization |
| title_short | Characterization of Talcose Rocks Derived from Serpentinite—Pilot Study in the Ultramafic Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Spain) for Potential Use and Commercialization |
| title_sort | characterization of talcose rocks derived from serpentinite pilot study in the ultramafic complex of cabo ortegal spain for potential use and commercialization |
| topic | talc serpentinite health risks Cabo Ortegal Geopark degraded demographic area |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/22/12183 |
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