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Measurement of mercury in soil gas: an aid to mineral exploration in Nevada
Date
1971Type
ThesisDepartment
Geological Sciences and Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Geology
Abstract
A method for determining the mercury content of soil gas has been developed and demonstrated. Additionally, resulting data shows a correlation between pronounced mercury accumulations and known copper, gold, molybdenum or mercury mineralization.
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