Geochemical Characteristics of Mourzidie Intrusive Rocks (South of Libya)

Malik Othman

doi:10.36602/jsba.2026.21.94

المؤلفون

Malik Othman كلية البيئة والموارد الطبيعية جامعة مصراتة

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36602/jsba.2026.21.94

الملخص

Abstract: This study has been performed based on the classification of igneous rocks established on their chemical composition, obtained from analyzing intrusive igneous rocks in terms of their basic components and trace element contents. The work conducted using graphical diagrams designed for this purpose, which classifies plutonic igneous rocks of Mourzidie and then applying these analyses to identify and understand the geological and tectonic conditions that led to their formation. The rocks has been divided into three groups: granite, granodiorite, and quartz-diorite. In terms of tectonic settings, three distinct tectonic settings have been identified. Late orogenic to post collision uplift, anorogenic setting and syncollision setting.

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