A Guide to Geochemistry in Newfoundland and Labrador
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A Guide to Geochemistry in Newfoundland and Labrador
A Guide to Geochemistry in Newfoundland and Labrador
Geochemistry is the study of the chemistry of rocks and any naturally
occurring material that is derived from them, e.g. soils. In terms of its use
for the prospector, geochemistry looks at the distribution and amounts of
elements in these materials, and their relation to nearby mineral deposits. This
PDF covers the following topics related to Geochemistry : What are
Elements and Minerals , Why use Geochemistry, Units of measurement, Distribution
of elements in the earth’s crust , How to assess your assay results, Dispersion
and Alteration, Geochemical Surveys.
Author(s): Dr. Steve Amor,
Geological Survey, Department of Natural Resources, Newfoundland and
Labrador
This note covers
Considerations prior to
starting, Scale of sampling, Soils and Soil Development, Sites for Hosting
Anomalies Within Soils, Sampling Protocols, Methods of Analysis and Challenges,
Anomaly Formation and Some Final Comments.
This lecture note
covers the following topics: Radioactive and Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry,
Physical Fundamentals, Geochronology, Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry, Stable
Isotope Geochemistry, Igneous and Hydrothermal Systems, Low Temperature
Applications.