Comparison of mathematical methods of geochemical data processing

Abstract

We have analyzed the data on concentration of geochemical elements within the 3-DV regional geochemical field. We have determined the fractal dimension index of spider diagrams and found the fractal nature of the distribution of chemical elements along the profile. We have compared these data with the results of the correlation analysis and hierarchical clustering methods. The agreement between the grouping of the elements according to the values of fractal dimension and the results of statistical analysis method was considered satisfactory.