Exploration for Mubda Chromite, Samail Wilayat, Sultanate of Oman

The chromite ores are used expansively for the making of sodium chromate. The study area is situated in the southern part of Muscat, Oman. The fieldwork was carried out for detailed investigations of Mubda geology, geomorphology, and slope analysis using topographic data. The results obtained from the chemical analysis report as well as the geophysical method used for chromium mineral feasibility analysis properties of chemical grade chromite ores. The chemical results reveal that the parent rocks exposed in the given area of study have a higher chromite content. The chromite deposits are generally located in dunite bodies of variable sizes and shape. It is revealed that the entire area of the concession is prospective and has the potential of economic interest for chromite mining and trading.