In this paper we present a novel Point-based pattern analysis for predicting Cassiterite (tin-ore) as a secondary mineral deposit in the Plateau Younger Granite Region of Nigeria (PYGR) using statistics, spatial analysis and machine learning techniques. Existing mining data points collected from field survey in the PYGR and the geological map of the region were digitized and converted into shap...

our civilization is based on metals, among other life supports. the existing ore deposits are becoming rapidly depleted by almost exponentially increasing demand and production and major new ore discoveries are needed. mineral exploration is supported by modern tools and scientific ideas, but geological characteristics of orebodies and their rock associations have still to be visualized.the tim...

We present morphologic observations and spectral modeling results of a large, kaolin-group mineral-bearing deposit within Kashira crater in the southern highlands of Mars. We employ both non-linear unmixing of Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) visible to near-infrared (VNIR) reflectance data and linear unmixing of Thermal Emission Spectrometer (TES) thermal infrared (...

Broadband frequency-domain electromagnetic sensors can be used not only to detect but also to characterize and identify a particular mineral deposit based on its spectral response. The concept is similar to identifying a particular landmine based on its unique spectral response, which is known as Electromagnetic Induction Spectroscopy (EMIS). Recent advances in single-coil, broadband sensors ha...

Conclusions: Crystals forming mineral blocks of mostly compact matter are nucleated on organic substrates, with their growth controlled by the diffusion of building units through the virtually stagnant layer of interstitial fluid wetting the deposit surface. Preferentially formed precursors of hydroxyapatite, dicalcium, octacalcium and/or amorphous calcium phosphate, are in later stages of depo...

We report a case of a large calculus-like mineral deposit on the root apex as persistent apical periodontitis. The patient was a 54 years old male who presented with persistent gingival fistula at the maxillary right lateral incisor. An apicoectomy was performed because of post-endodontic gingival fistula and the calculus was excised completely. Then the fistula was closed. The resected calculu...

barika gold (and silver) rich massive sulfide deposit is located 18 km east of sardasht, north western part of sanandaj-sirjan metamorphic zone. rock units outcropped in this area are cretaceous metamorphosed volcano-sedimentary rocks in green schist facies, and include association of meta-andesite, meta-tuffite, phyllite and slate rocks, where the meta-andesitic unit (kmv1) is host rock to the...