Petrological classification of chemical elements

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the distribution of chemical elements in igneous rocks, their petrological classification is proposed. Identified four geochemical classes: ultrabasicophile, basicophile, andesiteophile and granitophile. In granitophile grade separated bimodal and alkaline subclasses. Classification allows you to predict the formation of mineral deposits in connection with a certain geochemical class.