Platinum occurrence in serpentinite along the Melones fault zone near Foresthill, California

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Author
Hamlin, Scott N.
Advisor
Hsu, Liang-Chi
Date
1977
Type
Thesis
Department
Geological Sciences and Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Geochemistry
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Abstract
A geochemical analysis was undertaken to study the behavior of platinum during serpentinization. This involved sample collection, mapping, preparation of rock powder for fire assay, magnetic mineral separation, and instrumental analysis.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11714/1335
Subject
geology
geochemistry
platinum
serpentinite
Melones Fault Zone
Foresthill
California
fire assays
magnetic mineral separation
emission spectroscopy
electron probe
laser probe
oxidation
weathering
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