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Sedimentary rock containing large amounts of phosphate minerals
Phosphorite, phosphate rock or rock phosphate is a non-detrital sedimentary rock that contains high amounts of phosphate minerals. The phosphate content
Phosphorite
Late-1980s environmental campaign against Soviet power, taken place in Estonia
The Phosphorite War (Estonian: fosforiidisõda) is the name given to a late-1980s environmental campaign in the then-Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic
Phosphorite_War
360,000 tonnes of salt are produced annually (2004). There are known phosphorite ore deposits near Mstsislaw, and in Labkovičy (Krychaw Raion) in eastern
Geography_of_Belarus
Country in Northern Europe
towards independence. One of the first major acts of resistance was the Phosphorite War, an environmental protest against Soviet plans to establish large
Estonia
Small mass of a mineral with a contrasting composition to the enclosing sediment or rock
Examples include pyrite nodules in coal, a chert nodule in limestone, or a phosphorite nodule in marine shale. Normally, a nodule has a warty or knobby surface
Nodule_(geology)
Geologic formation in the northwestern United States
of 350,000 square kilometres (140,000 sq mi). The Phosphoria includes phosphorite beds that are an important source of phosphorus. Many of its shales are
Phosphoria_Formation
Economically recoverable concentrations of uranium within the Earth's crust
Breccia complex deposits Vein deposits Intrusive deposits (Alaskites) Phosphorite deposits Collapse breccia pipe deposits Volcanic deposits Surficial deposits
Uranium_ore
sedimentary rocks, with some oil reserves, abundant limestone, dolomite, phosphorite and glauconite. Lithuania is a country in the Baltic region of northern-eastern
Geology_of_Lithuania
Phosphorus containing fertiliser
with sulfuric acid. Subsequently, other phosphate-rich deposits such as phosphorite were discovered and used. Soluble phosphate is an essential nutrient
Superphosphate
Country in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
phosphorite. Two of the largest deposits include the Karatau basin with 650 million tonnes of P2O5 and the Chilisai deposit of the Aqtobe phosphorite
Kazakhstan
Florida In 2015, 27.6 million metric tons of marketable phosphate rock, or phosphorite, was mined in the United States, making the US the world's third-largest
Phosphate mining in the United States
Phosphate_mining_in_the_United_States
Estonian patriotic song
was created in order to support movement against phosphorite mining in Virumaa (so called Phosphorite War). The song is repeatedly represented in major
Ei_ole_üksi_ükski_maa
Town in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
The name means 'New Stone' in Kazakh, referring to the newly found phosphorite deposits. Janatas serves as the administrative center of the district
Janatas
Mineral group, calcium phosphate
onto surfaces, especially fish scales or bone pieces, from sea water. Phosphorite is a phosphate-rich sedimentary rock containing as much as 80% apatite
Apatite
Geologic formation and lagerstätte in Occitanie, France
The Quercy Phosphorites Formation (French: Phosphorites du Quercy; Occitan: Fosforits de Quercy) is a geologic formation and lagerstätte in Occitanie,
Quercy_Phosphorites_Formation
Ion
Greenwood (1997). The Chemistry of the Elements (2nd ed.). pp. 513–514. "Phosphorite - PubChem Public Chemical Database". The PubChem Project. USA: National
Phosphite_(ion)
Mountains in southern Kazakhstan
range located in southern Kazakhstan. The mountains have deposits of phosphorite, lead, and zinc. Qaratau (Қаратау) is Kazakh for the "Black Mountain"
Karatau_Mountains
extensive natural resources from organic matter such as oil shale and phosphorite. The Mesozoic and much of the Cenozoic are not well-preserved in the
Geology_of_Estonia
Baltic independence movements (1987–1991)
successful nonviolent tactics. The Soviet government's plan to excavate phosphorite in the Lääne-Viru county with potentially catastrophic consequences for
Singing_Revolution
Type of sedimentary rock
sandstone mudrock Evaporite Chalk Chert Greywacke Iron-rich Organic-rich Phosphorite Siliceous Related History geology geological paleontology soil science
Sandstone
Form of carbonate sedimentary structure
or a mixture of both. Also, pellets composed of either glauconite or phosphorite are common in marine sedimentary rocks. Pellets occur in Precambrian
Pellets_(petrology)
Sixth and last age of the Early Cretaceous
often[when?] used[by whom?]. Examples of Albian sedimentary rock are: the phosphorite beds of the Argonne and Bray areas in France; the Flammenmergel of northern
Albian
Chemical derived from gypsum used in food and industry
uranium from phosphate rocks". OSTI 6654998. "Uranium from Phosphates | Phosphorite Uranium – World Nuclear Association". "Brazil plans uranium-phosphate
Calcium_sulfate
Soft, siliceous sedimentary rock
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Diatomaceous_earth
Extinct genus of bats
bat that lived during the Eocene. Its fossils are found in the Quercy Phosphorites Formation of France and the Djebel Chambi in Tunisia. Specimens of Necromantis
Necromantis
Late Cretaceous geologic formation in Israel
"Geochemical diagenetic trends during phosphorite formation – economic implications: The case of the Negev Campanian phosphorites, Southern Israel". Sedimentology
Mishash_Formation
Organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Nacre
Geologic formation in Florida, United States
Formation of the Hawthorn Group. It contains economically important phosphorite deposits that are mined in west-central Florida, as well as rich assemblages
Bone_Valley_Formation
Phosphate mineral
diagenic mineral in sedimentary rocks and is an essential component of phosphorite ore deposits. It occurs as a residual mineral in lateritic soils. Fluorapatite
Fluorapatite
Family of carnivoran mammals
Adelpharctos (Mammalia, Carnivora, Ursidae) from the late Oligocene of the "Phosphorites du Quercy" (France)". Estudios Geológicos. 67 (2): 179–186. doi:10.3989/egeol
Bear
Extinct subfamily of bears
Adelpharctos (Mammalia, Carnivora, Ursidae) from the late Oligocene of the "Phosphorites du Quercy" (France)". Estudios Geológicos. 67 (2): 179–186. doi:10.3989/egeol
Hemicyoninae
Extinct genus of birds
known from the Quercy Phosphorites Formation of France. Mourer-Chauviré, Cécile (1987). "Les Strigiformes (Aves) des Phosphorites du Quercy (France): Systématique
Sophiornis
Extinct genus of birds in the familie Ameghinornithidae
a single tibiotarsus from the Late Eocene to Early Oligocene Quercy phosphorites of France. This tibiotarsus was destroyed in World War II during the
Strigogyps
Geologic formation in Prussia
Overlies Alka Formation Thickness up to 16 metres (52 ft) Lithology Primary Phosphorite, amber, glauconite, clay Other Quartz, feldspar Location Location Kaliningrad
Prussian_Formation
Superfamily of mammals
(2013). "Ursidae (Mammalia, Carnivora) from the Late Oligocene of the "Phosphorites du Quercy" (France) and a reappraisal of the genus Cephalogale Geoffroy
Ursoidea
Extinct genus of sponge-like animals
and the rocks are made up of six layers of phosphorite and dolomite. The fossil was found in a phosphorite rock near the lower layer of the rock formation
Eocyathispongia
Worldwide economic crisis
Fertilizer prices DAP Potassium chloride Phosphorite Triple Superphosphate Urea
2008_financial_crisis
Species of bacterium
also has a direct impact on its environment. Apatite, a mineral high in phosphorite, is correlated with the abundance of T. namibiensis through phosphogenesis
Thiomargarita_namibiensis
County-level city in Hunan, People's Republic of China
some natural resources, like sepiolite, chrysanthemum stone, coal and phosphorite. Industries include fireworks production, bio-pharmaceuticals and food
Liuyang
Extinct genus of birds
known from the Quercy Phosphorites Formation of France. Mourer-Chauviré, Cécile (1987). "Les Strigiformes (Aves) des Phosphorites du Quercy (France): Systématique
Palaeotyto
Extinct genus of endemic Palaeogene European artiodactyls
naturalist Max Schlosser in 1886 based on a molar tooth set from Quercy Phosphorites deposits. Three additional species were erected and classified to the
Haplomeryx
Extinct genus of mammals
Cécile (10 September 2019). "Carnivora from the early Oligocene of the 'Phosphorites du Quercy' in southwestern France". Geodiversitas. 41 (15): 601. doi:10
Peignictis
Extinct vulture genus
Eocene to early Oligocene. Diatropornis ellioti has a known location of Phosphorites du Quercy and Boussac, in France. Milne-Edwards described the bird, at
Diatropornis
Any polyatomic anion containing silicon and oxygen
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Silicate
Geological formation in Egypt
largely consists of soft shale with hard bands of sandstone, siltstone and phosphorite. The environment of deposition was nearshore to freshwater fluvio-lacustrine
Quseir_Formation
Mountain range in Mongolia
the shores of Khövsgöl nuur. The mountains along the lake are rich in phosphorite, and in the 1980s extensive exploration work was done for open-pit mining
Khoridol_Saridag_mountains
Mountain rising from the ocean seafloor that does not reach the water's surface
iron oxide, sulfide, sulfate, sulfur, hydrothermal manganese oxide, and phosphorite (the latter especially in parts of Micronesia) are all mineral resources
Seamount
Calendar year
"naked-eye" supernova since 1604, is observed. February 25 Beginning of the Phosphorite War protest movement in the Estonian SSR. The U.S. Supreme Court rules
1987
Bacteria
inocula to improve the plant growth and yield. When PSB is used with phosphorite, it can save about 50% of the crop requirement of phosphatic fertilizer
Phosphate solubilizing bacteria
Phosphate_solubilizing_bacteria
City in Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan
non-metallic construction materials). "Kyzylkum Phosphorite Complex" LLC, a subsidiary of "Uzkhimprom" (phosphorite concentrate mining). Zarafshan Construction
Zarafshon
Place in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
times, the main functioning industrial enterprise in the town was the phosphorite factory. Karatau is connected by railway with Taraz. There is also a
Karatau,_Kazakhstan
President of Estonia from 1992 to 2001
abroad the protests against the Soviet plan of mining phosphorite in Estonia (known as the Phosphorite War), which would have rendered a portion of the country
Lennart_Meri
Preserved remains or traces of organisms from a past geological age
"Upper Cretaceous (Campanian) phosphorites in Jordan: implications for the formation of a south Tethyan phosphorite giant". Sedimentary Geology. 161
Fossil
Family of birds
November 2025. Mourer-Chauviré, Cécile (1988). "Le gisement du Bretou (phosphorites du Quercy, Tarn-et-Garonne, France) et sa faune de vertébrés de l'Eocène
Nightjar
Extinct genus of birds
"Les Sagittariidae fossiles (Aves, Accipitriformes) de l'Oligocène des phosphorites du Quercy et du Miocène inférieur de Saint-Gérand-le-Puy". Geobios. 16
Pelargopappus
Glacier-generated sediment
Greensand, used as a source of potassium Organic farming Organic fertilizer Phosphorite, also called rock phosphate Rock butter Soil conditioner "Glossary of
Rock_flour
Polish chemical company
important event in the history of the company was the purchase of a Phosphorite mine in Senegal by Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne „Police" S.A. Zakłady
Grupa_Azoty
Anion, salt, functional group or ester derived from a phosphoric acid
and Jordan, countries that have large phosphate-mining industries. Phosphorite mines are primarily found in: North America: United States, especially
Phosphate
although there is bauxite formed from laterite weathering, as well as phosphorite, iron, gems, limestone and other materials. There are no dated Precambrian
Geology_of_Cambodia
External skeleton of an organism
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Exoskeleton
Fissure in a planet's surface from which heated water emits
manganese nodules, cobalt-rich crusts, seafloor massive sulfides and phosphorite nodules. Seafloor massive sulfide depositions surrounding hydrothermal
Hydrothermal_vent
Extinct species of bird
Idiornithidae): a junior synonym of Dynamopterus Milne-Edwards, 1892 (Paleogene, Phosphorites du Quercy, France)". Neues Jahrbuch für Geologie und Paläontologie, Abhandlungen
Dynamopterus
Calcium phosphate mineral
interaction of guano with calcite and clay at a low pH. It occurs in phosphorite deposits and forms encrustations on old bones. It may result from the
Brushite
Phosphate mineral
J. P.; Altschuler, Z. S.; Berman, Robert (1960-06-01). "Millisite in Phosphorite from Homeland, Florida*". American Mineralogist. 45 (5–6): 547–561. ISSN 0003-004X
Millisite
Extinct reptilian clade
Palaeovaranus Zittel, 1887 (Formerly Necrosaurus) Messel Pit, Germany, Quercy Phosphorites Formation, France, Eocene Paranecrosaurus Smith & Habersetzer, 2021 (Formerly
Palaeovaranidae
Phosphate mineral
variety of the mineral fluorapatite and is present in most sedimentary phosphorites. It has a variable chemical composition which can be represented by (Ca
Francolite
Family of birds
genus Euronyctibius (Aves, Caprimulgiformes) from the paleogene of the Phosphorites du Quercy, France". Paleontological Journal. 47 (2013): 1315–1322. doi:10
Steatornithidae
Extinct family of carnivores
Universiteta 29:44–152. Tielhard de Chardin, P. (1915) "Les carnassiers des phosphorites du Quercy" Annales de Paléontologie, 9, 101–192 Miklos Kretzoi (1945)
Miacidae
Natural resources: oil shale (kukersite), peat, rare earth elements, phosphorite, clay, limestone, sand, dolomite, arable land, sea mud Land use (2018
Geography_of_Estonia
Excrement of seabirds or bats
organic fertilizer, especially for soil low in nitrogen Human uses of bats Phosphorite – Sedimentary rock containing large amounts of phosphate minerals Uric
Guano
Estonian chemist and academic (1929–2018)
especially the chemistry and technology of phosphorus compounds, apatites, phosphorite and related mineral resources. He spent most of his career at Tallinn
Mihkel_Veiderma
Hard, brittle internal structure found in all members of the family Sepiidae
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Cuttlebone
Extinct genus of carnivores
Nimravus is an extinct genus of "false" saber-toothed cat that lived in North America and Eurasia during the Eocene and Oligocene epochs 35.3—27.1 mya
Nimravus
Extinct genus of birds
known from the Quercy Phosphorites Formation of France. Mourer-Chauviré, Cécile (1987). "Les Strigiformes (Aves) des Phosphorites du Quercy (France): Systématique
Palaeobyas
Azraq Wadi all accumulated significant sediment thicknesses. Chert and phosphorite layers are common from the period. On June 2, 2025 it was reported that
Geology_of_Jordan
Extinct genus of birds
genus of prehistoric bird from the Late Eocene (circa 37-34 Mya) Quercy phosphorites in France. Known from rather fragmentary remains (some foot and wing
Quercypsitta
Hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of cryptocrystalline silica
association with glauconite-rich sandstone, black shale, clay-rich limestone, phosphorites, and other nonvolcanic rocks typical of water a few hundred meters deep
Chert
Estonian journalist (1944–1999)
During the late 1980s environmental movement known as the Fosforiidisõda (Phosphorite War), Aare took editorial responsibility for controversial pieces by
Toivo_Aare
Subdivision of Sumy Oblast, Ukraine
meadow, and meadow-bog soils. Sumy Raion has reserves of clay, sapropel, phosphorite. In the Sumy Raion, the Michael's Virgin Land Nature Reserve, the Kyianytskyi
Sumy_Raion
Geologic formation in South Carolina, United States
Mingo Group Overlies Rhems Formation Lithology Primary Sandstone Other Phosphorite Location Coordinates 33°42′N 79°48′W / 33.7°N 79.8°W / 33.7; -79.8
Williamsburg_Formation
Isfjorden was a Swedish company that was formed around 1870 to mine phosphorite found by Nordenskiöld and Oscar Dickson during his 1864 expedition to
Swedish settlement of Svalbard
Swedish_settlement_of_Svalbard
Biological tissues incorporating minerals
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Mineralized_tissues
Mass extinction ending the Triassic period
Celestian, Aaron J.; Bailey, Jake V. (11 December 2019). "Uppermost Triassic phosphorites from Williston Lake, Canada: link to fluctuating euxinic-anoxic conditions
Triassic–Jurassic_extinction
Political movement and organisation in the Estonian SSR
electrotechnical plant Tondi Elektroonika, and the (especially but not only phosphorite) mining industry in Northern Estonia. It was feared that Estonian independence
Intermovement
Extinct genus of birds
3161/000164506780143852 Mourer-Chauviré, C. (1992) "The Galliformes (Aves) of Phosphorites Du Quercy (France): Systematics and Biostratigraphy". Natur. Hist. Mus
Palaeortyx
Chemical element with atomic number 15 (P)
only concentrated forms collectively referred to as phosphate rock or phosphorite are exploitable, and are not evenly distributed across the Earth. Unprocessed
Phosphorus
French medical doctor, malacologist and naturalist
paleontology, he performed important studies of fossilized mammals in the phosphorites in Quercy. He served as the expedition doctor and naturalist on the French
Henri_Filhol
Type of igneous rock
Laterite Lignite Limestone Lumachelle Marl Mudstone Oil shale Oolite Phosphorite Sandstone Shale Siltstone Sylvinite Tillite Travertine Tufa Turbidite
Teschenite
Family of nocturnal birds of tropical Central and South America
genus Euronyctibius (Aves, Caprimulgiformes) from the paleogene of the Phosphorites du Quercy, France". Paleontological Journal. 47 (11): 1315–1322. Bibcode:2013PalJ
Potoo
World food prices increased dramatically in 2007 and the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2008
Fertilizer prices DAP Potassium chloride Phosphorite Triple Superphosphate Urea
2007–2008 world food price crisis
2007–2008_world_food_price_crisis
Geological formation in Mali
Formation is an Early Eocene-aged geological formation in Mali. It comprises phosphorite sediments deposited within the Trans-Saharan seaway. Many of the preserved
Tamaguélelt_Formation
Shell formation mechanism
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Marine_biogenic_calcification
Extinct genus of wasps
The wasp's first fossils were discovered in Oligocene (Chattian) aged phosphorite mines located in the former Quercy province of France, the remains of
Xenomorphia
Tendency for particles in suspension to settle down
sandstone mudrock Evaporite Chalk Chert Greywacke Iron-rich Organic-rich Phosphorite Siliceous Related History geology geological paleontology soil science
Sedimentation
Extinct genus of mammals
Eritherium azzouzorum from the Selandian (about 60 Ma). It was found in phosphorites beds from the base of the Ypresian stage of the Ouled Abdoun Basin, which
Phosphatherium
Family of salamanders
sole known stem-salamandrid is Phosphotriton sigei, from the Quercy Phosphorites Formation, which apparently dates from the Middle to Late Eocene. "Fossilworks:
Salamandridae
Archipelago in the Wadden Sea
Germany (Abstract) Fitzgerald, Duncan M., Penland Shea and Nummedal, Dag". Phosphorites on the Sea Floor. Vol. Marine Geology, 60 (1984) 355-376. Elsevier. p
Frisian_Islands
Symbiosis of fungi with algae
filaments (mucoromycotinan Glomeromycota?) are permineralized in marine phosphorite of the Doushantuo Formation in southern China. These fossils are thought
Lichen
Fossils produced by magnetotactic bacteria
diatomaceous earth Other forms Bone bed Kerogen alginite oil shale Phosphate phosphorite Pyrena Related Mineral evolution In soil mineralization immobilization
Magnetofossil
Genus of large azhdarchid pterosaur from the Late Cretaceous
A.; Pufahl, Peir K. (2007). "Oxygen and carbon isotopes in Jordanian phosphorites and associated fossils". Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 29 (5–6): 803–812
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All-knowing, Divine
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Muslim/Islamic
Clean
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Hindu
Boy/Male
Irish
Descendent of. Irish surnames formed by prefacing O'.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
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Boy/Male
Muslim
The righteousness of the faith
Girl/Female
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Lyrics of Song
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
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n.
A massive variety of apatite.
a.
Pertaining to phosphorite; resembling, or of the nature of, phosphorite.