Mineralogy, geochemistry and origin of the phosphorites at …
The most important factors control the mineral composition of the phosphate rocks is type and source. They are classified into four groups. They are sedimentary marine origin (75%), igneous origin (15–20%), metamorphic and weathered origin (8%), and 2–3% as biogenic sources (Ozer et al. 2000).Silica, clayey and …
