Table 2.11 Quantitative mineralogical composition (%) of limestone and its residues in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, according to XRD and Rietveld
analyses (see Table 2.10)
Albite Anorthite Calcite Dolomite Goethite Hematite Illite Kaolinite Muscovite Quartz Orthoclase Vermiculite
Bor Krai (LS)
99
1
Bor Krai (LR)
5
9
2
67
8
24
25
Huay Sang 1779 (LS)
92
7
1
Huay Sang 1779 (LR) 3
7
14
31
45
Huay Sang 1807 (LS)
98
2
Huay Sang 1807 (LR)
7
9
8
36
35
6
Muong Lum (LS)
83
15
2
Muong Lum (LR)
5
3
10
46
11
28
3
LS limestone,
LR limestone residue after dissolution
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