Madlin Amjad

Ms. Madlin Amjad


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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14 November 2025 in Geosciences
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FAFaten Al-slaty
Faten Al-slaty
KIKhalil Ibrahim
Khalil Ibrahim
MAMadlin Amjad
Madlin Amjad
MMMohammad Othman Muhtaseb
Mohammad Othman Muhtaseb
This study reports the discovery of a newly identified phosphorite deposit in the Al-Tafeh area of northern Jordan. Geological fieldwork investigated three outcrops and one comparison site in the Russifa area. Geochemical analyses reveal a high P2O5 content (average 24.32 wt.%), strongly correlating with CaO. There are also significant levels of trace elements, including uranium (0.045 mg/g), cadmium (0.025 mg/g), and zinc (0.099 mg/g). Mineralogical investigation reveals that francolite is the main phosphate mineral. Calcite and quartz are also present. Petrographic analysis reveals the presence of pellets, skeletal fragments, coated grains, and indicators of storm deposits, bioturbation, and fossil-rich layers. These findings indicate that the Al-Tafeh area in northern Jordan is an important yet under-explored area for phosphorite, suggesting that this discovery could have significant economic value.