Table 1 Thickness statistics of different lithologic strata in the JIV ore layer within the Salt Lake Mahai solution mining area (unit: m).

From: The occurrence characteristic and dissolution mechanism of lithium-rich sediments in Salt Lake Mahai of Qaidam Basin, NW China

Statistical values

Halite

Silt-bearing halite

Clay-bearing halite

Gypsum-bearing halite

Silt

Clay

Gypsum

Minimum

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Maximum

11.30

12.00

14.80

2.10

3.80

13.30

2.20

Average

1.87

4.23

2.28

0.03

0.27

3.35

0.02