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Drainage geochemistry /

The considerable exploration success achieved by geochemistry over the last several decades - and still continuing - has provided both the basis and rationale for the Handbook of Exploration Geochemistry series, including Volume 6, Drainage Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration. With contributions fro...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Hale, M. (Martin), Plant, Jane A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1994.
Colección:Handbook of exploration geochemistry ; v. 6.
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  • Front Cover; Drainage Geochemistry; Copyright Page; Editor's Foreword; Preface; List of Contributors; Table of Contents; PART I: PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING DRAINAGE GEOCHEMSTRY; Chapter 1. Introduction: the foundations of modern drainage geochemistry; Drainage geochemistry in exploration and mapping; Regional geochemistry and resource evaluation; Modern methods in drainage geochemistry; Chapter 2. Mineral deposit models and primary rock geochemical characteristics; Introduction; Classifications of ore deposits and their settings; Mineral deposit models
  • Primary geochemical signatures of igneous rocks in relation to tectonic settingConclusions; Chapter 3. Modifications to the geochemical signatures of ore deposits and their associated rocks in different surface environments; Introduction; Processes of formation of secondary dispersion patterns; Element affinities and associations; Different surface environments; General implications for sampling; Chapter 4. Strategic choices in drainage geochemistry; Introduction; Survey objectives; Survey logistics; Survey budget; Conclusions; PART II: DRAINAGE GEOCHEMISTRY SAMPLE MEDIA
  • Chapter 5. Stream sediments in mineral explorationIntroduction; Theoretical considerations; Practical considerations; Summary; Chapter 6. Heavy-mineral concentrates in geochemical exploration; Introduction; Theoretical considerations; Practical considerations; Summary and conclusion; Chapter 7. Lake sediment sampling in mineral exploration; Introduction; Nature of the lake environment; Dispersion of elements into lakes; Lake sediment survey procedures; Summary; Acknowledgements; Chapter 8. Natural waters as sample media in drainage geochemistry; Introduction; Theoretical considerations
  • Properties and constituents of natural waters: application to explorationPractical considerations; Conclusions; PART III: DRAINAGE GEOCHEMSTRY FOR DIFFERENT NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS; Chapter 9. Drainage geochemistry in glaciated terrain; Introduction; Climate and physiography; Geology and mineral deposits; Glacial and postglacial geology; Methods; Survey designs; Comparison between media in low-density surveys; Examples of technical success; Conclusions; Chapter 10. Drainage geochemistry in tropical rain forest terrains; Introduction; Regional geology and mineral deposits
  • Geomorphology and the development of drainage systemsWeathering and dispersion processes; Sample media; Practical problems related to the tropical rain forest environment; Case histories; Evaluation of the exploration record and topics for future research; Chapter 11. Drainage geochemistry in arid regions; Introduction; Theoretical considerations; Stream sediment surveys in arid regions; Playa lake geochemistry surveys; Summary and conclusions; Chapter 12. Drainage geochemistry in young folded mountain belts; Characteristics of young folded mountain belts