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DIAGENESIS AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF QAMCHUQA FORMATION FROM SELECTED SECTIONS, KURDISTAN REGION, NORTH EAST IRAQ

Amanj Ibraheem Fattah

First published: 2011-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2011/s01.108View metrics

Abstract

Diagenesis and geochemistry of three selected and well exposed outcrops of Qamchuqa Formation (Early Cretaceous) at Kurdistan Region northeastern Iraq were examined. Lithologically this formation is mainly composed of dolomite, and limestone beds. Petrographic study of the Qamchuqa Formation reveals that the skeletal and some non- skeletal grains within the limestone a nd dolomitic limestone beds are the main components of this formation. Micritizati on, cementation, neom orphism, compaction, dissolution and dolomitization, are the main observed diagenetic processes. Geochemical analyses for the major, and trace elements, are used for determining the chemical compositions and their influence within various depositional environments of Qamchuqa Formation. The depositional environment represents a shallow basin (within a ramp setting).

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Title
DIAGENESIS AND GEOCHEMISTRY OF QAMCHUQA FORMATION FROM SELECTED SECTIONS, KURDISTAN REGION, NORTH EAST IRAQ
Authors
Amanj Ibraheem Fattah
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; SGEM2011 11th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference
Publisher
Stef92 Technology
Year
2011
Pages
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ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
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Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
DiagenesisQamchuqa Formationpetrographygeochemical analysisdepositional environments
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