Alkaline igneous rocks, a potential source of rare metals and

Alkaline igneous rocks represent one of the most economically important resources of radioactive minerals and rare metals. New field observations and petrographic studies are integrated with whole-rock geochemical analyses and Gamma ray spectroscopy data of alkaline rocks associated with the Amreit complex. The fieldwork was achieved by the collection of …

An integrated remote sensing, petrology, and field geology …

Geological mapping is of crucial importance in geological research, constituting an essential pillar for guiding mineral exploration activities 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13.Remote sensing is ...

Egypt

Egypt - Resources, Power, Nile: Compared with the physical size of the country and the level of its population, Egypt has scanty mineral resources. The search for petroleum began earlier in Egypt than elsewhere in the Middle East, and production on a small scale began as early as 1908, but it was not until the mid-1970s that significant results were achieved, …

STONE IN ANCIENT EGYPT

Lapis lazuli, a gemstone rock rather than a mineral, was also widely used in Egypt but was apparently imported from Afghanistan. The plutonic igneous and metamorphic rocks are also the source of much of ancient Egypt's gold, copper, silver, tin, and some iron and lead, with sedimentary rocks supplying additional copper, iron and lead.

ASU | Scientific Museum of rocks, minerals and fossils

The museum also includes collections of sample samples collected by some foreign scientists or graduates of the department, they are: King Farouk Collection: The Revolutionary Government donated it to the Department of Geology, containing 250 samples of King Farouk's collection of minerals, rocks, vertebrates, invertebrates and some geological …

Successful spectral remote sensing techniques for mapping …

Phosphate rock in Egypt is composed primarily of apatite as the main mineral in composition while non-phosphatic minerals usually include quartz, calcite, dolomite, and clay minerals (El-Anwar et al. 2019). Apatite mineral is insoluble and so the mineral cannot be applied directly as a fertilizer except under conditions of acidic soils.

Alteration patterns related to copper …

The basement rocks of the Eastern Desert of Egypt belong to the Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS), which represents along with the southeastern extension of the Mozambique Belt () the Neoproterozoic crust that has …

Mineralogy, geochemistry, petrography, and depositional …

Luxor represented the modern Egyptian city that occupies the site of ancient Thebes. Thebes Mountain on the West Bank of the Nile, opposite the town of Luxor, is among the most famous historical sites of the world. Carbonate rocks exposed at Gebel El-Qurn, west Luxor, south Egypt has been investigated for mineralogical, petrographical, and geochemical studies …

Geology of Egypt

The Geology of Egypt. The three layers. A layer of limestone covers most of the surface of modern Egypt. Beneath this lies a bed of sandstone, and this earlier sandstone is the surface …

Separation, reserve estimation and radioactivity …

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the extraction of economically valuable heavy minerals from Egyptian black sand located on the country's northern coast, especially after the ...

This Mysterious Stone From Egypt Contains …

The mysterious Egyptian rock contains micro-mineral compounds not found on Earth, in any meteorite or comet, or elsewhere in the solar system. By Jay Bennett Published: Jan 10, 2018 4:15 PM EST.

UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology

The gemstones of ancient Egypt, broadly defined, include all rocks, minerals, and biogenic materials used for jewelry (beads, pendants, ring stones, and cloisonné inlays), amulets, seals, and ... Egyptian word most closely matching "gemstones" is aAt (aat), which was a …

The Geology, Petrography, and Geochemistry of Egyptian …

The present paper focuses on the geology, petrography, and geochemistry of the well-known Dokhan volcanics encountered in the northern part of the Eastern Desert of Egypt. The basalts, andesites, rhyolites, and agglomerates exposed at the Makhar Seal (flood plain) as well as Wadi Abu Zoghot, Wadi El-Ghafiryia, Wadi Al-Radah Luman, Wadi Al-Ushsh, Wadi …

The Egyptian Geological Museum-SIS

These represent the main occurrences of minerals and rocks in Egypt and some important specimens from other parts of the world. 1- Mineral Exhibitions: These exhibitions show different varieties of minerals that are classified on the basis …

This Mysterious Stone From Egypt Contains …

The mysterious Egyptian rock contains mico-mineral compounds not found on Earth, in any meteorite or comet, or elsewhere in the solar system.

GEOCHEMISTRY OF SOME EGYPTIAN GRANITOID ROCKS, EGYPT …

GEOCHEMISTRY OF SOME EGYPTIAN GRANITOID ROCKS, EGYPT "Essay Submitted to the Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement of the Degree of B.Sc. in Geology" By Khaled Magdy Hassan (4th Year, Special Geology) Supervised By Prof. Dr. El Metwally Mohamed Lebda Head of Geology Department …

Mineral Resources in Egypt (II): Non-metallic Ore Deposits

The geochemistry of the major ingredients is a precise translation of the mineral composition. The constituents that exist only in the francolite structure are P 2 O 5 and F. In average, the F/P 2 O 5 ratio in the Egyptian phosphorites is about 1.12. According to McConnell (), the introduction of F into the apatite structure has several important consequences where it …

The White Desert, Egypt | Geology, Formation

The White Desert, also known as the Sahara el Beyda, is a unique and otherworldly landscape located in western Egypt. The desert's landscape is characterized by its striking white rock formations that have been sculpted into …

STONE IN ANCIENT EGYPT

In common parlance, the term 'stone' includes 'rocks' as well as the 'minerals' they contain. There are three general categories of rocks – sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic, and these are further subdivided according to their textures …

GEM STONES IN ANCIENT EGYPT

James Harrell of the University of Toledo wrote: "The gemstones of ancient Egypt, broadly defined, include all rocks, minerals, and biogenic materials used for jewelry (beads, pendants, ring stones, and cloisonné inlays), amulets, seals, and other small decorative items (figurines, cosmetic vessels, and inlays in furniture and sculpture).

Mineral Resources in Egypt (I): Metallic Ores | SpringerLink

In addition to iron, the chapter covers many types of ore deposits in Egypt including orogenic gold, Ti-rich, sulfide and precious metal, chromite, industrial metal oxides …

(PDF) Perspective Chapter: History and Classification of Gold

Mineral resources in Egypt are diverse. This chapter deals with the metallic ores. The chapter starts with the iron ores in Egypt and special emphasis is given to the origin of Egyptian banded ...

Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian …

This book seeks to identify and describe all the rocks and minerals employed by the ancient Egyptians using proper geological nomenclature, and to give an account of their sources in so far as they are known.

Magmatic Evolution and Rare Metal Mineralization in Mount …

Peralkaline A-type magmatic rocks are frequently found in multiphase intrusions within intracontinental extensional settings, and their mineral compositions can vary widely [1,2].These rocks contain significant amounts of alkali metals (Na 2 O + K 2 O/Al 2 O 3 > 1) and incompatible elements, such as Zr, Hf, Nb, and Ta. They are sourced from multiple origins and …

God of Rocks: Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Japanese …

The God of rocks is present in almost all of the mythologies around the world in addition to the god of mountains, these gods of rocks and mountains have the ability to manipulate rocks however they want. These gods surely had an important power and some of them used their ability very well. In this article, we have gathered the most authentic …

Mineral Resources in Egypt (I): Metallic Ores

PDF | Mineral resources in Egypt are diverse. This chapter deals with the metallic ores. ... (Sn, W, Ta, Nb, and Mo) deposits as well as U occurrences in the basement rocks of Egypt and Egyptian ...

Jasper Stone: History and Meaning – Rockology

People held the rock mineral Green Jasper in high value as far back as 7,000 years ago, when it was used in bow drills throughout the Indus Valley to carve other minerals such as cornelian and semi-precious stones like lapis lazuli. ... In ancient Egypt, Red Jasper was linked to fertility, as it was named the fertilizing blood of Mother Isis. ...

The Stones of Ancient Egypt: How Geology Shaped …

How a solid geology helped influence the distinctive monumental architectural style of ancient Egypt. There are few sights as spectacular as sunrise in the White Desert of …

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE BENEFICIATION TRIALS OF THE EGYPTIAN …

introduction : Phosphate rocks are vital non-renewable resources and are essential components in agricultural fertilizers and phosphorous-based chemicals [1-4]. About 95% of the phosphate produced around the world is consumed in fertilizer industry [5, 6]. Phosphate deposits can be divided into three groups (і) sea sediments, (іі) igneous and (ііі) biogenetic deposits [7].

Stone in Ancient Egypt

Lapis lazuli, a gemstone rock rather than a mineral, was also widely used in Egypt but was apparently imported from Afghanistan. The plutonic igneous and metamorphic rocks are also the source of much of ancient Egypt's gold, copper, silver, tin, and some iron and lead, with sedimentary rocks supplying additional copper, iron, and lead.

The Egyptian Geological Museum-SIS

It emphasizes the geology of Egypt, its minerals, rocks and fossils, through well organized displays. The Museum participates in the advancement of scientific research through collaboration with scientists from Egypt and abroad, who …

Archaeological Geology of Ancient Egypt

I llustrated overview of ancient Egyptian quarries. Summary of the varieties and uses of rocks and minerals in ancient Egypt. Detailed discussions of ancient Egypt's ornamental stones, building stones, utilitarian stones, and gemstones. …

Mineral Resources in Egypt (I): Metallic Ores, Egyptian …

PDF | Mineral resources in Egypt are diverse. This chapter deals with the metallic ores. ... (Sn, W, Ta, Nb, and Mo) deposits as well as U occurrences in the basement rocks of Egypt and Egyptian ...

Stone in Ancient Egypt

The resulting rocks are either foliated, with a parallel alignment or planar segregation of their constituent minerals, or non-foliated. Metamorphic rocks used by the …

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Geochemical and mineralogical analysis of the Upper …

The phosphorite at Duwi Formation around the area of Quseir–Safaga in Eastern Desert, Egypt attracted the attention of previous authors, e.g., Youssef (); Baioumy and Tada (); Abou El-Anwar et al. (2017, 2019a), Abou El-Anwar et al. ().The model of quadratic regression theoretically was used in multiple practices (Narula and Wellington 2007).The phosphatic …

Origin and Characteristics of Ore-Forming Fluids of the Abu …

The Egyptian Eastern Desert is renowned for its ancient mining activities, particularly for gold. El-Wardany and Jiao [] listed 246 gold deposits and occurrences in the Egyptian Eastern Desert and Sinai.One of the new members of this expanding list is the Abu Gaharish prospect (Fig. 1), which is owned by the Canadian exploration company Aton …

Digging Deeper for Egypt's Rich Rocks

Organic rocks include chalk, coal, diatomite, dolomites and some limestones. Egypt's Oil-Producing Rocks. Geology of Egypt book stated that Egypt's geological history is complex, with multiple phases of basin formation …

Mineral Industry in Egypt-Part I: Metallic Mineral …

rocks belonging to Precambrian age and Phanerozoic sediments which range in age from Cambrian to Recent. The basement rocks form about 10% of the land surface and are exposed in South Sinai, Eastern Desert, and South West corner of Egypt [3]. The basement rocks of Southwest corner of Egypt crop out from Egyptian-Libyan borders to Gabal Kamel as