Geology, mineralogy, geochemistry and genesis of volcano-sedimentary hosted Lake Abiyata diatomite in central main Ethiopian Rift.

ABSTRACT: The Abiyata Diatomite deposit is located in the Main Ethiopian Rift, which is characterized by strong extensional tectonics. The deposit is mostly made up of diatomaceous earth, which is a sedimentary rock made up of the fossilized remnants of diatoms, which are tiny algae. Diatomite's geological, geochemical, and mineralogical features, as well as its formation, are discussed in this research. To characterize diatomite from Abiyata, chemical, mineralogical, technological, and micro paleontological examinations were conducted on samples collected from outcrops and stream sections. The XRD characteristic peaks of diatomite demonstrate that it is primarily made up of Opal A silica, however certain crystalline phases were discovered in adequate amounts. Quartz and feldspar were the predominan

SUBMITTER: Hunegnaw Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378896 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature