Some magnetic and XP S measurements of basalt rocks

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We have studied some magnetic properties of the basalt rocks using a SQUID magnetometer.

Hysteresis loops at different temperatures have been measured.

The Magnetic show that ferromagnetic (and possibly ferrimagnetic) ordering is present in basalt rocks.

Curie temperature for the studied samples were determined to be about 330 K.

The low Curie temperature is probably due to the contribution of paramagnetic ions present in the sample.

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XP S) was used to determine the elements present in the basaltic sample.

Major elements present in the basalt ro ks such as Si Al, Ca, fe, and Mg were detected.