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Unnamed phosphorite occurrence (Site 2), Al-Tafeh area, Zarqa Governorate, Jordani
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed phosphorite occurrence (Site 2) | Occurrence |
| Al-Tafeh area | Outcrop |
| Zarqa Governorate | Governorate |
| Jordan | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
32° 2' 23'' North , 36° 12' 25'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zarqa | 792,665 (2013) | 11.8km |
| Qaşr al Ḩallābāt | 1,000 (2013) | 13.3km |
| Russeifa | 268,237 (2011) | 15.3km |
| Amman | 1,275,857 (2018) | 26.4km |
| Saḩāb | 40,241 (2015) | 26.8km |
At Site 2, a clear change in rock type appears. This begins with two thick, hard, white, crystalline beds made of coquina. The top bed is composed of chalk and is followed by a light brown, crystalline coquina layer. Below this, the layers change and show signs of deformation, switching between coarse, dark beds of phosphate and carbonate. These beds hold fish teeth, bones, shells, and sharp pieces of dark chert. Some fragments are composed of broken chert on a phosphatic base; others are predominantly phosphate. Above these, there are light carbonate beds with chert nodules.
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