Survey Metadata
Till, Indicator minerals
Alberta
1992
Till sampling survey, NTS 73, 74, 83, 84, northern Alberta, 1992-1994.
Location map
(requires an Internet connection)
Survey Description
Reconnaissance till sampling was carried out over northern Alberta in 1992-1994. The sample site distribution is not regular due to limited access to the area. The data are published in Alberta Geological Survey Open File Report 1996-7.
Data Description:
Paper reports; digital files (ASCII and Excel).
Quantities Analysed:
<0.063 mm fraction by AAS after a fuming HF-HClO4-HNO3 digestion for 11 elements; by INAA for 11 elements.
Geochem Maps Available:
Proportional symbol maps show the dispersal of elements.
Other Analyses:
Heavy mineral concentrate for kimberlite indicator minerals; grain size.
Publication History
| Index | Publication |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fenton, M.M., Pawlowicz, J.G., Dufresne, M.B. (1996). Reconnaissance mineral and geochemical survey with emphasis on northern Alberta. Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Open File Report 1996-7. ( more) |
Project History
| Index | Year | Project |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992-1996 | Northern Alberta till sampling survey carried out in 1992-1994 ( more) |
Geographic Extent
| Minimum Latitude | Maximum Latitude | Minimum Longitude | Maximum Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.25° | 60° | -120° | -110° |
The geographic extent of the survey is defined by the following polygons:
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Covers the northern half of Alberta. It is bounded to the north by latitude 60°,to the west by the British Columbia-Alberta border, to the east by the Alberta-Saskatchewan border and to the south by latitude 54.25°.
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