Türkiye Jeoloji Bülteni

Some Interesting Minerals and Stones Observed in the Neighborhood of Gördes

Abstract: Many years ago we made an excursion in the area of Gördes where wespent a few hours ,and then came back to Salihli. Between these two townswe collected a number of minerals ,and stones for the Geological Department of Ankara where we despached them. Very interesting results havabeen obtained from the examination of these minerals and stones.I have come to the conclusion that that it is worth to give a brief explanation about some of these stones ,and minerals which are interesting asregard their geological ,and economical aspects.