Factor analysis of the distributions of trace and minor elements, elemental oxides and clay minerals in the Mfamosing Limestone, southeastern Nigeria. – N. U. Essien and A. E. Edet
December 27, 2020Journal Vol3_No.1&2
ABSTRACT
The R-mode factor analysis was carried out using trace and minor elements, elemental oxides and clay minerals as the variables from the Mfamosing Limestone deposits. This was mainly to relate the geochemical/clay mineralogical data to specific geologic processes. Results, based on a 4-mode factor, showed that diagenesis, coprecipitation effects and lithology significantly influenced the distributions of elements, elemental oxides and clay minerals in the deposits.