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Russifa area, Zarqa Governorate, Jordani
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Russifa area | Outcrop |
| Zarqa Governorate | Governorate |
| Jordan | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
32° 0' 40'' North , 36° 2' 13'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russeifa | 268,237 (2011) | 1.1km |
| Zarqa | 792,665 (2013) | 8.4km |
| Amman | 1,275,857 (2018) | 10.7km |
| Al Jubayhah | 46,834 (2016) | 13.1km |
| Ḩayy al Quwaysimah | 32,396 (2016) | 13.9km |
The phosphorite outcrop in the Russifa area (Site 4) was studied for lithostratigraphic comparison, to determine the extent of phosphate depositions in the area, comparing depositional environments and the arrangement of phosphate units. It was observed that the phosphate in the study area can most probably be considered an extension of the sedimentary deposits of the Russifa basin, encompassing all three of its units. The phosphate deposit in the first unit (A1) of the Russifa outcrop is characterized by its hardness and the presence of carbonate concretions. Only approximately 20 cm of this unit was exposed, and the full thickness was not revealed. The overlying layer is fine-grained, with a light gray color, and features coarse clasts that contain relatively large bone fragments, as well as vugs.
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