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XRD Analysis of Mineral Sample


EMSL Project ID
5396

Abstract

A mineral sample from a mining operation initially assayed with exceptional quantities of the platinum metals group. Some samples exhibit some type of surface vapor deposition. Requesting XRD for viewing of specimens

Project Details

Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2003-11-03
End Date
2004-11-08
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Vincent Rundhaug
Institution
Columbia Gem & Jewelry

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