The course includes basic elements for the exploitation of marbles and industrial
minerals. In addition, it deals with the processing of marbles, as well as the utilization
of the by-products of the exploitation.
▪ The marble industry in Greece – Historical background
▪ Types of marble and ornamental stones
▪ Marble deposits in Greece
▪ Properties and specifications of marbles
▪ Exploration of marble deposits
▪ Exploitation of marble quarries (overburden removal – methods of extraction
and rectification of marble)
▪ Marble processing (splitting, cutting, grinding)
▪ Production and utilization of by-products
▪ Industrial Minerals -Categories – Special Characteristics
- Teacher: Μαρία Μενεγάκη
ECTS : 4
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: • understand the basic characteristics of marble exploitations • understand the basic characteristics of industrial mineral exploitations • design an exploitation and calculate extraction costs • have knowledge of the possibilities of utilizing by-products of the exploitation • conduct market research to investigate the possibility of introducing new materials to the market.