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Remote Sensing In Mineral Exploration

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               Remote Sensing In Mineral Exploration This technology has become indispensable in many fields, including mineral exploration. Here’s how remote sensing is applied in mineral exploration: Mapping Surface Geology One of the primary applications of remote sensing in mineral exploration is geological mapping. Satellite images allow us to determine the geological structure, rock types and structural features over large areas. By analyzing these images, geologists can identify potential mineral deposits and assess general geological conditions, simplifying the diagnostic process. Identifying Mineral Spectral Signatures Remote sensing permits the identification of mineral spectral signatures, which are particular styles of light absorption and mirrored image exhibited through special minerals. By analyzing those signatures, geologists can infer the presence of unique minerals even from a distance. Hyperspectral imaging, an advanced far off sensing approach, plays a pivotal pos

The True Story Behind "Fool's Gold"-Pyrite

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             The True Story Behind "Fool's Gold"-Pyrite “Fool’s Gold” is technically referred to as pyrite or iron sulfide (FeS2) and is one of the maximum not unusual sulfide minerals. Sulfide minerals are a set of inorganic compounds containing sulfur and one or more elements. Minerals are defined through the manner of their chemistry and crystalline shape. Minerals which have the equal chemical composition however distinct crystal systems are known as polymorphs. Pyrite and marcasite, for instance, are polymorphs due to the fact they'll be both iron sulfide, but each has a amazing structure. Minerals also can have the identical crystalline structure however specific elemental compositions, but it’s the crystal shape that determines the mineral’s bodily traits. In addition to pyrite, commonplace sulfides are chalcopyrite (copper iron sulfide), pentlandite (nickel iron sulfide), and galena (lead sulfide). The sulfide beauty additionally consists of the selenides, the

Guide to Mineral Exploration

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                               Guide to  Mineral Exploration           One of the target of a Geologist, to find new ore deposits and to define their extent and metal content (grade).   The geologist has to ensure that the deposit is economically viable and there is a guarantee of ore production over a sufficiently long period of time.   Even after production starts. It is necessary to locate and delineate any extension to the mineralization.  Now, before dealing with exploration part, we will know about, more or less synonymous term of Exploration, which is prospecting.                                       PROSPECTING  Prospecting involves searching a district for mineral deposits with the view to mine it at a profit.  The initial signs of potentially significant mineralization are called “prospects”.  Prospects are the basic units with which exploration geologist work.  The skill of a successful prospecting involves activity, observation, knowledge, insight, persistence, thinking