锂镁皂土——一种稀缺矿种的形成机理和用途

介绍了稀缺且具有极大经济价值的特殊粘土类矿产资源－锂镁皂土（汉克托石，ｈｅｃｔｏｒｉｔｅ）的基本概念、形成机理，特性及开发利用概况。

A SPECIAL KIND OF RARE MINERALS IN THE WORLD-VEEGUM,ITS FORMATIN AND SPECIAL USE

Veegum which is also called hectorte is a special kind of rare minerals only found in and exploited in California. Its commercial products Veegum and magnabrite have been sold all over the world and they occupy a unique international market and their economic return are great now, this kind of montmorilloint has also been found in Yushugou, Tuokexun county of Xinjiang, China. This paper introduces the basic concept of Veegum,the process of its formation,characteristic and the outline its exploitation and application.