Photomicrographs of Heavy Mineral Grains from Till
The mineral grains vary from 63 to 250 µm and are mounted between microscope slide
and cover slip in epoxy cement.
The original diapositives were taken through a Zeiss, Stemi SR, stereoscopic microscope.
Native elements
Sulphides
Oxides
Carbonates
Amphiboles
Pyroxenes
Cyclo/sorosilicates
Nesosilicates
Phosphates
Sulphates
Tungstates
Non mineral
Consorminex Title Page |
Geochemical surveys |
Sample preparation |
Heavy mineral analysis |
Gold grain studies |
Kimberlite indicators |
Pebble analysis |
Photos of heavy minerals |
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