Beach sand includes various levels of natural radioactivity, which can cause health effects.
The natural radioactivity was measured in the beach sand along the coastline of the …

The present study reports the feasibility of the synthesis of a novel porous composite
adsorbent, prepared from olive stone activated carbon (OS400) and garnet (GA) mineral …

Ancient and modern types of sedimentary placer deposits formed in both alluvial and coastal
environments have been signficant sources of the rare earth elements (REEs). The REE …

The purpose of the present study is to assess the level and distribution of Mg, Co, Cu, Cd, U,
Sr, Zn, As, V, Pb, Ti, Mn, Ba, Ce, Ni, P, Cr, Zr, Hf and Fe in coastal sediments of Abu …

Monazite is one of the most versatile accessory minerals for deciphering geologic
processes, particularly in rocks with complex geotectonic histories. Its value as a …

In order to assess metal contamination on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, 45 sediment
samples, seawaters and bivalve specimens were collected from Rosetta coastal area for Mg …

Black sands in the southern Eastern Desert (SED) of Egypt contain substantial reserves of
heavy minerals (up to 5%), and are found mainly in three basins namely: Hodein, Ibib and …

Marine sediment samples were collected along the Jeddah coast, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, in
order to assess radiation hazards and the exposure to human and marine living organisms …

The paper presents comprehensive mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of
Dominican amber-bearing sediments from Siete Cañadas, Hato Mayor Province of the …

Mineral resources in Egypt are diverse. This chapter deals with the metallic ores. The
chapter starts with the iron ores in Egypt and special emphasis is given to the origin of …