Mazhan town's Economic Development

The development of tourism has also promoted the development of local tourism products and services, especially the processing industries of volcanic rocks, limestone and silica. Among them, silicon dioxide resources are widely distributed and of high quality, and the back analysis silicon content is 99.64%; Limestone is rich in resources. According to preliminary investigation, the total reserves are at least 50 million tons, which is a good material for cement production. Volcanic rocks have hard texture, rich pores and strong plasticity. After melting at high temperature, they have no mineral radiation and are good environmental protection building materials. The foam overflowing around the crater cools to form a light and brittle pumice, which floats in the water and does not sink. Xu Xiake described: "Although it is big enough to be hugged with two fingers." Pumice is easy to carve, and it is also a high-quality material for making landscapes and handicrafts. According to statistics, the estimated reserves of volcanic rocks in Mazhan are 60.03 million cubic meters. If the original stone mining and processing capacity is 6.5438+0.5 million cubic meters per year, it can last for more than 400 years. In 2004, there were 38 individual stone processors 138 and more than 40 processing machines 140, with a total processing output value of about120,000 yuan. It can be said that volcanic rocks are great wealth given to Mazhan by volcanoes. There are many migrant workers in Mazhan Township, and the scale of labor export is huge. Coupled with the deep-rooted concept of hard struggle, many skilled craftsmen have been created, making Mazhan Township enjoy the reputation of the hometown of masons. The mining and processing of volcanic rocks has developed into a new industry in Mazhan. The processed stone tables, benches, flower boards, railings and floor tiles, wall covering and Shi Zhuan are gradually sold to various scenic tourist areas in Nujiang, Dali, Chuxiong and Kunming.