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Mineralogy and geochemistry of geophagic materials from Mashau Village in Limpopo Province, South Africa
… but few have focused on the characterisation of geophagic materials from South Africa. Large quantities of earth materials are consumed daily in Mashau Village, however, their mineral content and geochemical compositions had not been determined. Moreover, though the consumption of geophagic …
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Mineralogy, geochemistry and health impacts of earth materials consumed by humans in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… essential nutrients and effects of eating Earth materials on human health), treated in five chapters. The first theme of the study assessed the prevalence of geophagic practice in the area. Issues examined were demography, rationale for eating Earth materials or dirt and distribution chain of …