CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CALCITE RAW MATERIAL FROM THE MICROLOCALITIES OF SUŠIČKI MOST AND GORNA BANJICA NEAR GOSTIVAR, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

The aim of this research is characterization the calcite raw material from two microlocalities: Sušički Most and Gorna Banjica near Gostivar. properties materials were defined applying complex examinations. XRD analysis determined presence dolomite as basic mineral phases, which was confirmed by optical transmission microscopy. dominant content CaCO3 chemical analysis. ICP-AES a high degree purity materials. DTA/TGA correlate with other analyses. Some physical also determined. Additionally, parameters mechan­ical preparation have been optimized. According to presented results, very similar composition approximately same wide spectrum application possibilities.