Identification of Calcite Characteristic Using X-Ray Fluoressence (XRF) In Sukamulya Village, Cikembar District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province

Abstract

Using the X-ray fluorescence analysis method, The characterization of calcium carbonate (Ca(CO3)) from calcite rock in Sukamulya Village, Cikembar District, Sukabumi Regency was doing. The identification of the characterization of calcite stone is carrying out to determine the mineral content that can utilize as a village potential. The research methodology starts from the preparation stage, the sampling stage in the field, the data processing stage and the reporting stage. The XRF test results from 6 sampling points on average contain 55.85% CaO, 0.145% SiO2, 0.162% Al2O3, 0.144% Fe2O3. Meanwhile, the Pearson correlation test carried the relationship of each mineral in calcite, which resulted in a close relationship between minerals from low to moderate levels. Based on XRF analysis and Pearson correlation, the CaO content in cough calcite cannot use as industrial raw material. It is necessary to increase the level of CaO to match industry specifications. Currently, the existing CaO content can only be used as raw material for animal feed and neutralizing soil acidity.