Geochemical Significance of Clay Minerals and Elements in Paleogene Sandstones in the Center of the Northern Margin of the Qaidam Basin, China

The average thickness of Paleogene sandstones reaches about 3000–4000 m at the northern margin of the Qaidam Basin. However, the provenance and sedimentary environment of these sandstones are uncertain; thus, more comprehensive research is needed. Integrated research is conducted on the provenance a...

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Main Authors: Guoqiang Sun, Meng Wang, Jiajia Guo, Yetong Wang, Yongheng Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/6/505