Geochemical Characteristics of Newly Identified Mineral Waters of the Shamakhi District
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Parvana Abdulrazagova
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Mineral waters are an important natural resource whose formation and composition are determined by a combination of geological, hydrogeological, and geochemical factors. The study of geochemical characteristics of mineral waters makes it possible to identify patterns of chemical element migration, conditions of water formation, and their potential practical value. The Shamakhi District of Azerbaijan is characterized by complex geological structure, high tectonic activity, and widespread fault zones, which create favorable conditions for the formation of mineral waters of various genetic types.
This paper presents the results of hydrogeochemical studies of newly identified mineral waters in the Shamakhi District. The chemical and ionic composition, degree of mineralization, acid–base properties, and redox conditions of water formation are examined. The main geochemical processes controlling the formation of mineral water composition are identified, as well as the role of geological structure and tectonic factors.
The study of hydrogeochemical features of these waters is of significant scientific and practical importance for assessing their therapeutic properties and ensuring rational use. The research is based on mineral water investigations conducted at the Shamakhi Geochemical Station from 2001 to 2023 within the Shamakhi District.
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