Abstract

The area of study comprises about 1284400 m² of Al-Harur village, which is located between latitudes 13° 13' 54.9" and 13° 14' 8" north and longitudes 45° 11' 38.5" and 45° 12' 30" east, in Abyan Governorate. Geologically, the main area is composed of Loess – Loam deposits of Upper Pleistocene to Holocene age. Field works of Geological mapping, Geological logging and description of pits accompanied by systematic sampling for chemical full silicate analysis was done. The mineralogical and chemical analysis of clay revealed the presence of montmorillonite as the main constituent of clay. The results of the study showed the suitability of Clay for the production of cement.