Analetical study of clay deposits of the lower Cretaceous of South Palmyra Folding Zone-Syria

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 three 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.