Relative Dating and Classification of Minerals and Rocks Based on Statistical Calculations Related to Their Potential Energy Index

TL;DR

This paper introduces a statistical method using the potential energy index based on atomic weights to determine the relative age and classify minerals and rocks, linking chemical analysis to geological dating.

Contribution

It proposes a novel index derived from atomic weights for relative dating and classification of minerals and rocks, connecting chemical composition to geological age and energy changes.

Findings

Potential energy index correlates with mineral age.

Limestone shows rapid potential energy increase.

Index aids in mineral classification and practical problem solving.

Abstract

Index of proportionality of atomic weights of chemical elements is proposed for determining the relative age of minerals and rocks. Their chemical analysis results serve to be initial data for calculations. For rocks of different composition the index is considered to be classification value as well. Crystal lattice energy change in minerals and their associations can be measured by the index value change, thus contributing to the solution of important practical problems. There was determined the effect of more rapid increase of potential energy of limestone with relatively low lattice energy as compared with the others.