This research studies the economic importance of lower Cretaceous
clay deposits of South Palmyra folding zone. This study carried out
using appropriate research methods. The Palmyra sand formation,
which includes clays deposits, has divided into t
hree units depending
on its lithological facies. Its chemical and mineral composition and
physical properties had identified, it is mostly of Kaolinite, Illite, Quartz
and other secondary minerals.