Mine detail: Khneifis District

Previously called 'KhneizirSoneovinate El AamreWadi ErkheimeGabel El Lebtar'

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Location

Lat / long: 36.59872, 38.78478

Resource(N)

Primary: Phosphorus-Phosphates
Orebody form: SYNFORMAL

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:Limestone, Dolomite, Marl, Sandstone
Host type:Sandstone,Limestone,Dolomite
Structure:Range-Size Gentle Folds; Diapiric Anticlines

References

MRDSW032830
DEP10081111
ReferenceOMARA, S., 1965, PHOSPHATIC DEPOSITS IN SYRIA AND SAGAFA DISTRICT, EGYPT: ECON. GEOL., V. 60, P.214-227
ReporterGassaway, Judith S.