Geological studies and engineering applications of some Middle Eocene carbonate rocks in East The Minia Area, Egypt

Abstract

Carbonate rocks from the Minia, Samalut, Maghagha, and Qarara localities were collected for geological and engineering research. The purpose of this study is to determine the suitability of these rocks for exploitation in the construction, aggregate, and chemical fields. The petrography, physical, and mechanical analyses show that the rock has the most suitable qualities for many uses in structural engineering fields and chemical plants. Samalut Formation carbonates are exceptionally pure. As a result, they are suitable for paper, paint, and other chemical industries, whereas carbonates from the Minia Formation are suitable for paint, cement, and building. Additionally, the Maghagha and Qarara Formations are appropriate for construction.

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