The Geochemical Characteristics of Constant Elements of Red Mudstones in the Lower Part of the Fourth Member of Shahejie Formation in Dongying Depression

Abstract:

The statistical analysis of constant elements of red mudstones in the lower part of the fourth member of Shahejie Formation (S₄) in Dongying Depression shows that the red mudstones in the lower S₄ of Dongying Depression can be classified into three major types based on the characteristics of their constant elements, which is closely relevant to the sedimentary structures of red mudstones. Among the three types of red mudstones, two types originate from one single source area while the other type embraces the characteristics of multi-sources.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 772)
• Pages: 765-770
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.772.765
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Li’an Liu, Nian Hong Zhu
• Keywords: Constant Elements, Dongying Depression, Geochemistry, Lower S₄, Red Mudstones

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