Geochemical Behavior of Different Chemical Elements during Weathering of the Basalts in Changbai Mountain, Northeast China

Tian Lan, Libo Hao, Jilong Lu, Yechang Yin, Xiaoqing Chen, Yuchao Fan, Wei Zhao and Yaru Hou
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Tian Lan: College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China
Libo Hao: College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China
Jilong Lu: College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China
Yechang Yin: Institute of Mining Technology, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin 123000, China
Xiaoqing Chen: College of Earth Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130016, China
Yuchao Fan: College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China
Wei Zhao: College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China
Yaru Hou: College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130026, China

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 22, 1-14

Abstract: Rock weathering is the main source of element geochemical cycle, which has a very important impact on the environment. Three well-developed basalt weathering profiles in Changbai Mountain area are selected in this study, and the samples of parent rock, parent material layer, sedimentary layer, and leaching layer are systematically collected. The systematic study showed that the basalt in the study area experienced moderate chemical weathering under warm and humid climate conditions, with leaching of some major elements such as silicon and aluminum. The distribution of the rare earth elements (REE) in the weathering products recalls that of an alkali-basalt, with an evident fractionation between light- and heavy-REE. Such a feature is therefore referable to the parent volcanic rock, although with some degree of leaching.

Keywords: basalt; weathering; geochemical behavior of elements; Changbai Mountain; northeast China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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