Zeolites are crystalline minerals with microporous properties, distinguished by their regularly spaced channels and cavities. This structure allows zeolites to selectively adsorb molecules according to their size, shape, and polarity. They find diverse applications such as water softening, catalysis, gas separation, and serving as molecular sieves in industrial processes. Additionally, zeolites are utilized in agriculture for soil improvement and in nuclear waste management due to their capability to trap heavy metals.