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mineralogyScientific study of minerals, including their physical properties, chemical composition, internal crystal structure, occurrence and distribution in nature, and origins or conditions of formation. Mineralogic studies range from description and classification of new or rare minerals to analysis of crystal structure and laboratory or industrial synthesis of mineral species. The methods employed include physical and chemical identification tests, determination of crystal symmetry and structure, optical examination, X-ray diffraction, and isotope analysis. mineralogy the branch of geology concerned with the study of minerals mineralogy [‚min·ə′räl·ə·jē] (inorganic chemistry) The science which concerns the study of natural inorganic substances called minerals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Bulk sample sites were picked to allow metallurgical testing of the various mineralogies and textures found within the shear zone and were processed at International Metallurgical Laboratory in Kelowna. This follows a detailed study of host structures, vein textures and mineralogies, and the conclusion that favourable structural positions at lower vein elevations have the potential to host significant mineralisation. Three to five kilometres south and southeast of the Aquila pipe, there are additional anomalous trends which contain mineralogies distinct from known kimberlites on the property. |
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