1) Coordinates: When samples were brought in for analysis, the submitter was required to include information about the sample for the database; descriptions, geocoding, and latitude-longitude coordinates. In the days before map digitizing boards and GPS units were common, the determination of coordinates from field sheets was a time consuming and error prone process. In order to facilitate the analysis of samples, a decision was made to allow submitters to enter the coordinates for the lower right (southeast) corner of the submitter's working field map on which the samples could be plotted, which was most commonly a 7.5' or 15' quadrangle map. In theory, the precise coordinates for these samples would be determined and added to the database at a later date. In practice, most of these precise coordinates were used in the USGS Open-File data releases but were never entered back into the PLUTO database. Therefore, the precision of coordinates in the PLUTO database varies from "good to the nearest second of latitude or longitude" to "good to the nearest 15 minutes of latitude or longitude". 2) Geocoding: The submission of sample descriptive information (geocoding) with samples was mandatory for some fields and optional for others. Therefore, the completeness of geocoding can vary. In addition, most geocodes were not checked for completeness, accuracy, or validity during data entry into the early databases. Therefore the database contains some incorrect and invalid codes. 3) Analytical Data: The samples in this data set were chemically analyzed by a variety of techniques over a period of time from the early 1960's to the present. The accuracy of the data varies with the analytical methodology and with the concentration of the element being analyzed. 4) Qualifiers: A qualifier such as "N" (less than the detection limit of the analytical method) or "G" (greater than the upper determination limit of the analytical method) accompanies some analytical data values. These qualifiers are defined as follows: "L" = the element was detected by the technique but at a level below the lower limit of determination for the method. The value of the lower limit of determination is given in the adjacent data field. "G" or ">" = the element was measured at a concentration greater than the upper determination limit for the method. The upper limit of determination is given in the adjacent data field. "N" = the element was not detected at concentrations above the lower limit of determination for the method. The value of the lower limit of determination is given in the adjacent data field. "<" = the element concentration was determined to be less than the lower determination limit for the method for this element. The value of the lower limit of determination is given in the adjacent data field.
Each sample must have a valid and unique lab number. Each sample must have a latitude and longitude. Each sample must be identified as geologic material (rock, sediment, soil, mineral or concentrate). Each analytical determination must be linked to a valid and unique lab number. Each analytical determination must be identified by analyte.In addition, samples that could be identified as a processed derivative of geologic material, with the exception of heavy-mineral concentrates, were removed from the data set. This included single minerals, mineral separates, rock coatings, insoluble residues, partial digestions, and leachates.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC ANALYTIC_METHOD Text 50 Unique short name of analytic method. ANALYTIC_METHOD_DESC Text 255 Full description of analytic method. DIGESTION_METHOD Text 25 Digestion method used in analytic method. ANALYTIC_METHOD_PUB_ID Text 50 Unique ID for analytic method publication; usually USGS Library call number for reference of analytic method.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC ANALYTIC_METHOD_PUB_ID Text 50 Unique ID for analytic method publication; usually USGS Library call number for reference of analytic method. PUB_AUTHOR Text 255 Author(s) of analytic method publication. PUB_YEAR Number Long Integer Year of analytic method publication. PUB_TITLE Text 255 Title of analytic method publication. PUB_SERIES_TITLE Text 150 Series title of analytic method publication. PUB_PAGES Text 100 Pages in analytic method publication. PUB_URL Hyperlink URL of analytic method publication, if available. PUB_NOTES Memo 65,535 Notes regarding analytic method publication. PUB_ORG_LINK Text 50 Organization linked to analytic method publication.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE FIELD_DESC CHEM_ID Number Long Integer Unique quantitative value identifier. LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample; foreign key from AGDB_Geol table. PARAMETER Text 25 Chemical parameter that is a concatenation of SPECIES, UNITS, TECHNIQUE, DIGESTION, and sometimes DECOMPOSITION. ANALYTIC_METHOD Text 20 Unique short name of analytic method; foreign key from AnalyticMethod table. QUALIFIED_VALUE Number Double Numeric result; qualified so that DATA_VALUEs with associated QUALIFIERs '<', 'N' or 'L' are expressed as negative values, and DATA_VALUEs with associated QUALIFIERs '>' or 'G' end in '111'. DATA_VALUE Number Double Numeric result. QUALIFIER Text 1 Qualifying modifer for result; i.e., '<', '>'. SPECIES Text 12 Chemical attribute that has a data value associated with it. UNITS Text 12 Units of concentration or measurement in which the DATA_VALUE is expressed. TECHNIQUE Text 5 Abbreviation of analytic method used to analyze the sample. DIGESTION Text 1 Abbreviation of degree of sample digestion – total or partial – required by TECHNIQUE used to analyze the sample for a specific species. DECOMPOSITION Text 45 Brief description of decomposition method used for given TECHNIQUE in the analysis of the sample, or a comment that further describes this TECHNIQUE. LAB_NAME Text 25 Abbreviated name of agency or organization that performed chemical analysis. CHEM_COMMENT Text 55 Comment regarding chem record.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC FIELD_NAME Text 35 Field name populated in one or more tables of the AGDB database. FIELD_TYPE Text 15 Data type of field. FIELD_SIZE_FORMAT Text 15 Maximum number of characters, or format of data, that can be entered in field. FIELD_DESC Text 255 Description of field. FIELD_TABLES Memo 65,535 Table(s) containing field.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ag_ppm_NA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Al_pct_AES_AR Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Al_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_NA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. Au_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_NA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. Ca_pct_AES_AR Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ca_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ca_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ca_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_NA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_NA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. F_pct_CM Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Fe_pct_AES_AR Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Fe_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe_pct_ES Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Fe_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. In_ppm_AA Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. K_pct_AES_AR Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. K_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_pct_AES_AR Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mg_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mg_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SECONDARY_CLASS Text 15 Secondary classification or subclass of sample media; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS. SPECIFIC_NAME Text 30 A specific name for the sample media collected; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS and/or SECONDARY_CLASS. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. MINERALIZATION Text 35 An indication of mineralization or mineralization types as provided by the sample submitter. ALTERATION Text 50 An indication of the presence or type of alteration noted in the sample by the submitter. IGNEOUS_FORM Text 25 An indication of the igneous setting from which the sample was collected. SOURCE_ROCK Text 12 Used in the rock database to identify the precursor rock, igneous or sedimentary, for metamorphic rocks. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample. PREVIOUS_JOB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB batch number (JOB_ID) of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new batch number upon resubmittal for further analysis. PREVIOUS_LAB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB LAB_ID of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new lab number upon resubmittal for further analysis.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Mn_pct_AES_AR Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mn_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mn_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mn_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mo_ppm_AA_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_CM Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mo_ppm_NA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Na_pct_AES_AR Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Na_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_AA_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Os_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_AES_AR Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. P_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pd_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pt_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rh_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sb_ppm_NA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Si_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Si_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. SplWtFA_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for fire assay analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. Sr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_AES_AR Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ti_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ti_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_AA Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ueq_ppm_GRC Number Double Uranium, equivalents in parts per million, gamma ray counting. V_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. W_ppm_CM_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. W_ppm_NA Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_CM_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_CM Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Al_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al_pct_ES_Q Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al_pct_GV Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Al_pct_MS_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AA Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. B_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_NA Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ba_ppm_WDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. CO2_pct_TT Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by titration. CO2_pct_VOL Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. CCO3_pct_VOL Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. COrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation. Ca_pct_AA Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ca_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ca_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ca_pct_ES_Q Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ca_pct_GV Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Ca_pct_MS_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_NA Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_WDX Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_NA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_AA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_EDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_NA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_WDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cs_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cs_ppm_NA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cu_ppm_AA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_EDX Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_GV Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Dy_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Dy_ppm_NA Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Dy_ppm_WDX Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_GV Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Er_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_WDX Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_GV Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Eu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Eu_ppm_WDX Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. F_pct_CM Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. F_pct_ISE Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Fe2_pct_TT Number Double Ferrous iron, in weight percent, by titration. Fe_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe_pct_CM Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Fe_pct_ES Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Fe_pct_ES_Q Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Fe_pct_MS_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_NA Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Fe_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_GV Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Gd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_NA Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Gd_ppm_WDX Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ge_ppm_AA Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. H2O_pct_GV Number Double Total water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Om_pct_GV Number Double Moisture, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_GV Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_TT Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by titration. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_NA Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_GV Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Ho_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ho_ppm_NA Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ho_ppm_WDX Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. K_pct_AA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. K_pct_AA_FE Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. K_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_pct_ES_Q Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_pct_MS_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by neutron activation. K_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_GV Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by gravimetry. La_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. La_ppm_NA Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. La_ppm_WDX Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_GV Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Lu_ppm_NA Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Lu_ppm_WDX Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mg_pct_AA Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mg_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mg_pct_ES_Q Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mg_pct_MS_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mn_pct_CM Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Mn_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mn_pct_ES_Q Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mn_pct_MS_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_NA Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Mn_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Na_pct_AA Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Na_pct_AA_FE Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. Na_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na_pct_ES_Q Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na_pct_MS_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Na_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_EDX Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_WDX Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_GV Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Nd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_NA Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Nd_ppm_WDX Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ni_ppm_AA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_EDX Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_WDX Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P_pct_CM Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by colorimetry. P_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_ES_Q Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_MS_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_AA Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pb_ppm_WDX Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pr_ppm_WDX Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SPECIFIC_NAME Text 30 A specific name for the sample media collected; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS and/or SECONDARY_CLASS. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. IGNEOUS_FORM Text 25 An indication of the igneous setting from which the sample was collected. MINERALIZATION Text 35 An indication of mineralization or mineralization types as provided by the sample submitter. METAMORPHISM Text 15 An indication of the type of metamorphic setting from which the rock was collected. FACIES_GRADE Text 35 Metamorphic facies or grade as provided by the sample submitter. SOURCE_ROCK Text 12 Used in the rock database to identify the precursor rock, igneous or sedimentary, for metamorphic rocks. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Rb_ppm_AA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rb_ppm_EDX Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Rb_ppm_NA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Rb_ppm_WDX Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rh_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sb_ppm_NA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sc_ppm_NA Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_FL Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. Se_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Si_pct_CM Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Si_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Si_pct_ES_Q Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Si_pct_GV Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Si_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_GV Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Sm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sm_ppm_NA Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sm_ppm_WDX Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sn_ppm_AA Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_AA Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_EDX Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_NA Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sr_ppm_WDX Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ta_ppm_NA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_NA Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_WDX Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_DN Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Th_ppm_NA Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Th_ppm_WDX Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ti_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_CM Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Ti_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ti_pct_ES_Q Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ti_pct_MS_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_GV Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Tm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_NA Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Tm_ppm_WDX Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_DN Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_NA Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. U_ppm_WDX Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ueq_ppm_GRC Number Double Uranium, equivalents in parts per million, gamma ray counting. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_EDX Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_GV Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Y_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_WDX Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_GV Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Yb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_NA Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Yb_ppm_WDX Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zn_ppm_AA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_EDX Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_NA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_EDX Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_GV Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Zr_ppm_NA Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Zr_ppm_WDX Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. ARS Text 10 Arsenopyrite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. AU Text 10 Gold, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. BAR Text 10 Barite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. CAS Text 10 Cassiterite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. CIN Text 10 Cinnabar, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. CPY Text 10 Chalcopyrite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. FLR Text 10 Fluorite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. GAL Text 10 Galena, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. MLY Text 10 Molybdenite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. MNZ Text 10 Monazite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. MNZ_dk Text 10 Monazite, dark variety, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. MNZ_yel Text 10 Monazite, yellow variety, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. POW Text 10 Powellite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. PYR Text 10 Pyrite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. SCH Text 10 Scheelite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. SPH Text 10 Sphalerite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. STB Text 10 Stibnite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. THR Text 10 Thorite, presence or relative abundance, observed in concentrate sample. NORM Text 10 No ore related minerals found. OreRelatedMnrl_Comment Text 255 Comment regarding ore or gem related minerals after optical work. RockFormingMnrl_Comment Text 255 Comments regarding rock-forming minerals after optical work. Optical_Comment Text 255 General mineralogy comments after optical work. Inferred_Comment Text 255 Tripp's comments without optical work, based on chemical analyses and previous USGS map publications.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SECONDARY_CLASS Text 15 Secondary classification or subclass of sample media; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS. SPECIFIC_NAME Text 30 A specific name for the sample media collected; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS and/or SECONDARY_CLASS. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. MINERALIZATION Text 35 An indication of mineralization or mineralization types as provided by the sample submitter. ALTERATION Text 50 An indication of the presence or type of alteration noted in the sample by the submitter. IGNEOUS_FORM Text 25 An indication of the igneous setting from which the sample was collected. METAMORPHISM Text 15 An indication of the type of metamorphic setting from which the rock was collected. FACIES_GRADE Text 35 Metamorphic facies or grade as provided by the sample submitter. SOURCE_ROCK Text 12 Used in the rock database to identify the precursor rock, igneous or sedimentary, for metamorphic rocks. DEPOSIT_ENVIRON Text 15 Original environment of deposition for sedimentary rocks. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample. PREVIOUS_JOB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB batch number (JOB_ID) of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new batch number upon resubmittal for further analysis. PREVIOUS_LAB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB LAB_ID of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new lab number upon resubmittal for further analysis.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. AcidInsol_pct_GV Number Double Acid-insoluble residue, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Al2O3_pct_AES_AR Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Al2O3_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al2O3_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al2O3_pct_CM Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Al2O3_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al2O3_pct_ES_Q Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al2O3_pct_GV Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Al2O3_pct_MS_HF Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al2O3_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ash_pct_GV Number Double Ash, in weight percent, by gravimetry. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. CO2_pct_TT Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by titration. CO2_pct_VOL Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. CCO3_pct_TT Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by titration. CCO3_pct_VOL Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. COrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation. CaO_pct_AA Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. CaO_pct_AES_AR Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. CaO_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. CaO_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. CaO_pct_CM Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. CaO_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. CaO_pct_ES_Q Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. CaO_pct_GV Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. CaO_pct_MS_HF Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. CaO_pct_NA Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. CaOCV_pct_NA Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. CaO_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cl_pct_CM Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Cl_pct_IC Number Double Chloride, in weight percent, by ion chromatography. Cl_pct_ISE Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Cl_pct_NA Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Cl_pct_WDX Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. DensB_gcc_GV Number Double Bulk density, in grams per cubic centimeter, by gravimetry. DensP_gcc_GV Number Double Powder density, in grams per cubic centimeter, by gravimetry. F_pct_CM Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. F_pct_ISE Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. F_pct_NA Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Fe2O3_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, as iron trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe2O3_pct_CM Number Double Iron, as iron trioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Fe2O3_pct_TT Number Double Iron, as iron trioxide, in weight percent, by titration. FeO_pct_TT Number Double Ferrous oxide, by titration. FeTO3_pct_AA Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. FeTO3_pct_AES_AR Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. FeTO3_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. FeTO3_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. FeTO3_pct_CM Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. FeTO3_pct_ES Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. FeTO3_pct_ES_Q Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. FeTO3_pct_MS_HF Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. FeTO3_pct_NA Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. FeTO3CV_pct_NA Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, coefficient of variance, in weight percent, by neutron activation. FeTO3_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Gas_pct_GV Number Double Gas, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H_pct_CB Number Double Hydrogen, in weight percent, by combustion. H2O_pct_GV Number Double Total water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Om_pct_GV Number Double Moisture, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2O_pct_TT Number Double Total water, in weight percent, by titration. H2Ob_pct_GV Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_TT Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by titration. H2Oa_galton_GV Number Double Water, in gallons per ton, by gravimetry. HCsol_pct_GV Number Double Soluble hydrocarbons, in weight percent, by gravimetry. K2O_pct_AA Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. K2O_pct_AA_FE Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. K2O_pct_AES_AR Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. K2O_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K2O_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K2O_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K2O_pct_ES_Q Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K2O_pct_MS_HF Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K2O_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. K2OCV_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. K2O_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. MgO_pct_AA Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. MgO_pct_AES_AR Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. MgO_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MgO_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. MgO_pct_CM Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. MgO_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MgO_pct_ES_Q Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MgO_pct_GV Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. MgO_pct_MS_HF Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MgO_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. MnO_pct_AA Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. MnO_pct_AA_P Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. MnO_pct_AES_AR Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. MnO_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MnO_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. MnO_pct_CM Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. MnO_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MnO_pct_ES_Q Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MnO_pct_MS_HF Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MnO_pct_NA Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. MnO_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. N_pct_CB Number Double Nitrogen, in weight percent, by combustion. Na2O_pct_AA Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Na2O_pct_AA_FE Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. Na2O_pct_AES_AR Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Na2O_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na2O_pct_AES_SF Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Na2O_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na2O_pct_ES_Q Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na2O_pct_MS_HF Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na2O_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Na2OCV_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Na2O_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Oil_pct_GV Number Double Oil, in weight percent, by gravimetry. OilA_galton_GV Number Double Oil, in gallons per ton, by gravimetry. OilG_gcc_GV Number Double Oil gravity, in grams per cubic centimeter, by gravimetry. P2O5_pct_AES_AR Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. P2O5_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P2O5_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P2O5_pct_CM Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. P2O5_pct_CM_P Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry after partial digestion. P2O5_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P2O5_pct_ES_Q Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P2O5_pct_MS_HF Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P2O5_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. S_pct_AES_HF Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. S_pct_WDX Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. SO3_pct_CB Number Double Acid-soluble sulfate, in weight percent, by combustion. SO3_pct_WDX Number Double Acid-soluble sulfate, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. SO4_pct_CB Number Double Sulfate, in weight percent, by combustion. SOrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic sulfur, in weight percent, by computation. SPyr_pct_CP Number Double Pyritic sulfur, in weight percent, by computation. Sulfide_pct_CB Number Double Sulfide, in weight percent, by combustion. Sulfide_pct_TB Number Double Sulfide, in weight percent, by turbidimetry. SiO2_pct_AES_HF Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. SiO2_pct_AES_SF Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. SiO2_pct_CM Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. SiO2_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. SiO2_pct_ES_Q Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. SiO2_pct_GV Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. SiO2_pct_MS_SF Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. SiO2_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. TiO2_pct_AES_AR Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. TiO2_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. TiO2_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. TiO2_pct_CM Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. TiO2_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. TiO2_pct_ES_Q Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. TiO2_pct_MS_HF Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. TiO2_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Total_pct_CP Number Double Total, calculated, in weight percent, by computation.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_EDX Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_AA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_EDX Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_NA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by neutron activation. AsCV_pct_NA Number Double Arsenic, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. Au_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Au_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_NA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by neutron activation. AuCV_pct_NA Number Double Gold, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. B_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. B_ppm_CM Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by colorimetry. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. B_ppm_ES_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography after partial digestion. B_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_CM Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Ba_ppm_EDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_GV Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Ba_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_NA Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. BaCV_pct_NA Number Double Barium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ba_ppm_WDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Be_ppm_AA Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Be_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_AA Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_EDX Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Br_ppm_CM Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Br_ppm_EDX Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Br_ppm_NA Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Br_ppm_WDX Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Cd_ppm_AA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_EDX Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cd_ppm_NA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CdCV_pct_NA Number Double Cadmium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_EDX Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_NA Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CeCV_pct_NA Number Double Cerium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_WDX Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. CEC_meqg100g_CP_P Number Double Cation exchange capacity, in milliequivalent-grams per100 grams, by computation after partial digestion. Cl_meqgL_ISE_P Number Double Chloride, in milliequivalent-grams per liter, by ion specific electrode after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Co_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Co_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_CM Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_NA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CoCV_pct_NA Number Double Cobalt, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_AA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cr_ppm_AES_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_CM Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Cr_ppm_EDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_NA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CrCV_pct_NA Number Double Chromium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_WDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Cs_ppm_AA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cs_ppm_EDX Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cs_ppm_ES Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cs_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cs_ppm_NA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CsCV_pct_NA Number Double Cesium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Cu_ppm_AA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_EDX Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_NA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CuCV_pct_NA Number Double Copper, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Dy_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Dy_ppm_NA Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Dy_ppm_WDX Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Er_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_WDX Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. EuCV_pct_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Eu_ppm_WDX Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Fe_ppm_AA_P Number Double Iron, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ga_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_EDX Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_NA Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. GdCV_pct_NA Number Double Gadolinium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Gd_ppm_WDX Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ge_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_EDX Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_NA Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HfCV_pct_NA Number Double Hafnium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AFS Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by atomic fluorescence spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_NA Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HgCV_pct_NA Number Double Mercury, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ho_ppm_NA Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HoCV_pct_NA Number Double Holmium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ho_ppm_WDX Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. I_ppm_WDX Number Double Iodine, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. In_ppm_AA Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ir_ppm_NA Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. IrCV_pct_NA Number Double Iridium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. K_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. K_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. La_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_EDX Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. La_ppm_NA Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. LaCV_pct_NA Number Double Lanthanum, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. La_ppm_WDX Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Li_ppm_AA Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Li_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Lu_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Lu_ppm_NA Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. LuCV_pct_NA Number Double Lutetium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Lu_ppm_WDX Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Mn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Manganese, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mo_ppm_AA_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. Mo_ppm_CM Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Mo_ppm_EDX Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mo_ppm_NA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Nb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. Nb_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_CM Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Nb_ppm_EDX Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_WDX Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_EDX Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_NA Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. NdCV_pct_NA Number Double Neodymium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Nd_ppm_WDX Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ni_ppm_AA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ni_ppm_AA_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ni_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_CM Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Ni_ppm_EDX Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_NA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by neutron activation. NiCV_pct_NA Number Double Nickel, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ni_ppm_WDX Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_AA Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_EDX Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pd_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. pH_SI_INST_P Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument after partial digestion. Pr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pr_ppm_WDX Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pt_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_AA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_EDX Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_ES Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Rb_ppm_NA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. RbCV_pct_NA Number Double Rubidium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Rb_ppm_WDX Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rh_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. SatInd_pct_GV Number Double Saturation index, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Sb_ppm_AA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_EDX Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sb_ppm_NA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SbCV_pct_NA Number Double Antimony, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Sc_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sc_ppm_NA Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ScCV_pct_NA Number Double Scandium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Se_ppm_AES_P Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Se_ppm_EDX Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Se_ppm_ES Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Se_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Se_ppm_FL Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. Se_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Se_ppm_NA Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SeCV_pct_NA Number Double Selenium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_WDX Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sm_ppm_NA Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SmCV_pct_NA Number Double Samarium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Sm_ppm_WDX Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sn_ppm_AA Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_EDX Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sn_ppm_WDX Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. SO4_meqgL_CM_P Number Double Sulfate, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by colorimetry after partial digestion. SpCon_uScm_INST_P Number Double Specific conductivity, in microsiemens per centimeter, by instrument after partial digestion. SplWtFA_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for fire assay analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. Sr_ppm_AA Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_EDX Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_NA Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SrCV_pct_NA Number Double Strontium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Sr_ppm_WDX Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ta_ppm_AA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ta_ppm_NA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. TaCV_pct_NA Number Double Tantalum, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_NA Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. TbCV_pct_NA Number Double Terbium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_WDX Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_CM Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_CM Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Th_ppm_DN Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. ThCV_pct_DN Number Double Thorium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by delayed neutron counting. Th_ppm_EDX Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Th_ppm_NA Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ThCV_pct_NA Number Double Thorium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Th_ppm_WDX Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_AA Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_NA Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. TmCV_pct_NA Number Double Thulium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Tm_ppm_WDX Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. U_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_DN Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. UCV_pct_DN Number Double Uranium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by delayed neutron counting. U_ppm_EDX Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_FL Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. U_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_NA Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. UCV_pct_NA Number Double Uranium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. U_ppm_WDX Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ueq_ppm_GRC Number Double Uranium, equivalents in parts per million, gamma ray counting. V_ppm_AA Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. V_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_CM Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. V_ppm_EDX Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_NA Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. V_ppm_WDX Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. W_ppm_AES_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. W_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. W_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. W_ppm_CM Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry. W_ppm_CM_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. W_ppm_EDX Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. W_ppm_NA Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by neutron activation. WCV_pct_NA Number Double Tungsten, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_EDX Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_NA Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_WDX Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_NA Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. YbCV_pct_NA Number Double Ytterbium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Yb_ppm_WDX Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zn_ppm_AA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_EDX Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_NA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ZnCV_pct_NA Number Double Zinc, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Zn_ppm_WDX Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_EDX Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_NA Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ZrCV_pct_NA Number Double Zirconium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Zr_ppm_WDX Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SECONDARY_CLASS Text 15 Secondary classification or subclass of sample media; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS. SPECIFIC_NAME Text 30 A specific name for the sample media collected; attribute of PRIMARY_CLASS and/or SECONDARY_CLASS. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. MINERALIZATION Text 35 An indication of mineralization or mineralization types as provided by the sample submitter. ALTERATION Text 50 An indication of the presence or type of alteration noted in the sample by the submitter. IGNEOUS_FORM Text 25 An indication of the igneous setting from which the sample was collected. METAMORPHISM Text 15 An indication of the type of metamorphic setting from which the rock was collected. FACIES_GRADE Text 35 Metamorphic facies or grade as provided by the sample submitter. SOURCE_ROCK Text 12 Used in the rock database to identify the precursor rock, igneous or sedimentary, for metamorphic rocks. DEPOSIT_ENVIRON Text 15 Original environment of deposition for sedimentary rocks. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample. PREVIOUS_JOB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB batch number (JOB_ID) of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new batch number upon resubmittal for further analysis. PREVIOUS_LAB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB LAB_ID of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new lab number upon resubmittal for further analysis.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. AcidInsol_pct_GV Number Double Acid-insoluble residue, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Al2O3_pct_AES_AR Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Al2O3_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al2O3_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al2O3_pct_CM Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Al2O3_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al2O3_pct_ES_Q Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al2O3_pct_GV Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Al2O3_pct_MS_HF Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al2O3_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, as aluminum trioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ash_pct_GV Number Double Ash, in weight percent, by gravimetry. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. CO2_pct_TT Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by titration. CO2_pct_VOL Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. CCO3_pct_TT Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by titration. CCO3_pct_VOL Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. COrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation. CaO_pct_AA Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. CaO_pct_AES_AR Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. CaO_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. CaO_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. CaO_pct_CM Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. CaO_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. CaO_pct_ES_Q Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. CaO_pct_GV Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. CaO_pct_MS_HF Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. CaO_pct_NA Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. CaOCV_pct_NA Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. CaO_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, as calcium oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cl_pct_CM Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Cl_pct_IC Number Double Chloride, in weight percent, by ion chromatography. Cl_pct_ISE Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Cl_pct_NA Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Cl_pct_WDX Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. DensB_gcc_GV Number Double Bulk density, in grams per cubic centimeter, by gravimetry. DensP_gcc_GV Number Double Powder density, in grams per cubic centimeter, by gravimetry. F_pct_CM Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. F_pct_ISE Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. F_pct_NA Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Fe2O3_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, as iron trioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe2O3_pct_CM Number Double Iron, as iron trioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Fe2O3_pct_TT Number Double Iron, as iron trioxide, in weight percent, by titration. FeO_pct_TT Number Double Ferrous oxide, by titration. FeTO3_pct_AA Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. FeTO3_pct_AES_AR Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. FeTO3_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. FeTO3_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. FeTO3_pct_CM Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. FeTO3_pct_ES Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. FeTO3_pct_ES_Q Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. FeTO3_pct_MS_HF Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. FeTO3_pct_NA Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. FeTO3CV_pct_NA Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, coefficient of variance, in weight percent, by neutron activation. FeTO3_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, as total iron oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Gas_pct_GV Number Double Gas, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H_pct_CB Number Double Hydrogen, in weight percent, by combustion. H2O_pct_GV Number Double Total water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Om_pct_GV Number Double Moisture, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2O_pct_TT Number Double Total water, in weight percent, by titration. H2Ob_pct_GV Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_TT Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by titration. H2Oa_galton_GV Number Double Water, in gallons per ton, by gravimetry. HCsol_pct_GV Number Double Soluble hydrocarbons, in weight percent, by gravimetry. K2O_pct_AA Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. K2O_pct_AA_FE Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. K2O_pct_AES_AR Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. K2O_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K2O_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K2O_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K2O_pct_ES_Q Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K2O_pct_MS_HF Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K2O_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. K2OCV_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. K2O_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, as potassium oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. MgO_pct_AA Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. MgO_pct_AES_AR Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. MgO_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MgO_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. MgO_pct_CM Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. MgO_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MgO_pct_ES_Q Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MgO_pct_GV Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. MgO_pct_MS_HF Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MgO_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, as magnesium oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. MnO_pct_AA Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. MnO_pct_AA_P Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. MnO_pct_AES_AR Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. MnO_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MnO_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. MnO_pct_CM Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. MnO_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MnO_pct_ES_Q Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. MnO_pct_MS_HF Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. MnO_pct_NA Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. MnO_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, as manganese oxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. N_pct_CB Number Double Nitrogen, in weight percent, by combustion. Na2O_pct_AA Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Na2O_pct_AA_FE Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. Na2O_pct_AES_AR Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Na2O_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na2O_pct_AES_SF Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Na2O_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na2O_pct_ES_Q Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na2O_pct_MS_HF Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na2O_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Na2OCV_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Na2O_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, as sodium dioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Oil_pct_GV Number Double Oil, in weight percent, by gravimetry. OilA_galton_GV Number Double Oil, in gallons per ton, by gravimetry. OilG_gcc_GV Number Double Oil gravity, in grams per cubic centimeter, by gravimetry. P2O5_pct_AES_AR Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. P2O5_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P2O5_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P2O5_pct_CM Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. P2O5_pct_CM_P Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry after partial digestion. P2O5_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P2O5_pct_ES_Q Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P2O5_pct_MS_HF Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P2O5_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, as phosphorus pentoxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. S_pct_AES_HF Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. S_pct_WDX Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. SO3_pct_CB Number Double Acid-soluble sulfate, in weight percent, by combustion. SO3_pct_WDX Number Double Acid-soluble sulfate, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. SO4_pct_CB Number Double Sulfate, in weight percent, by combustion. SOrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic sulfur, in weight percent, by computation. SPyr_pct_CP Number Double Pyritic sulfur, in weight percent, by computation. Sulfide_pct_CB Number Double Sulfide, in weight percent, by combustion. Sulfide_pct_TB Number Double Sulfide, in weight percent, by turbidimetry. SiO2_pct_AES_HF Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. SiO2_pct_AES_SF Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. SiO2_pct_CM Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. SiO2_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. SiO2_pct_ES_Q Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. SiO2_pct_GV Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by gravimetry. SiO2_pct_MS_SF Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. SiO2_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, as silicon dioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. TiO2_pct_AES_AR Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. TiO2_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. TiO2_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. TiO2_pct_CM Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by colorimetry. TiO2_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. TiO2_pct_ES_Q Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. TiO2_pct_MS_HF Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. TiO2_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, as titanium dioxide, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Total_pct_CP Number Double Total, calculated, in weight percent, by computation.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_EDX Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_AA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_EDX Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_NA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by neutron activation. AsCV_pct_NA Number Double Arsenic, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. Au_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Au_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_NA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by neutron activation. AuCV_pct_NA Number Double Gold, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. B_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. B_ppm_CM Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by colorimetry. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. B_ppm_ES_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography after partial digestion. B_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_CM Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Ba_ppm_EDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_GV Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by gravimetry. Ba_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_NA Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. BaCV_pct_NA Number Double Barium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ba_ppm_WDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Be_ppm_AA Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Be_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_AA Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_EDX Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Br_ppm_CM Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Br_ppm_EDX Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Br_ppm_NA Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Br_ppm_WDX Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Cd_ppm_AA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_EDX Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cd_ppm_NA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CdCV_pct_NA Number Double Cadmium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_EDX Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_NA Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CeCV_pct_NA Number Double Cerium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_WDX Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. CEC_meqg100g_CP_P Number Double Cation exchange capacity, in milliequivalent-grams per100 grams, by computation after partial digestion. Cl_meqgL_ISE_P Number Double Chloride, in milliequivalent-grams per liter, by ion specific electrode after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Co_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Co_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_CM Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_NA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CoCV_pct_NA Number Double Cobalt, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_AA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cr_ppm_AES_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_CM Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Cr_ppm_EDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_NA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CrCV_pct_NA Number Double Chromium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_WDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Cs_ppm_AA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cs_ppm_EDX Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cs_ppm_ES Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cs_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cs_ppm_NA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CsCV_pct_NA Number Double Cesium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Cu_ppm_AA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_EDX Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_NA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CuCV_pct_NA Number Double Copper, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Dy_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Dy_ppm_NA Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Dy_ppm_WDX Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Er_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_WDX Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. EuCV_pct_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Eu_ppm_WDX Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Fe_ppm_AA_P Number Double Iron, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ga_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_EDX Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_NA Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. GdCV_pct_NA Number Double Gadolinium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Gd_ppm_WDX Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ge_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_EDX Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_NA Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HfCV_pct_NA Number Double Hafnium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AFS Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by atomic fluorescence spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_NA Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HgCV_pct_NA Number Double Mercury, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ho_ppm_NA Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HoCV_pct_NA Number Double Holmium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ho_ppm_WDX Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. I_ppm_WDX Number Double Iodine, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. In_ppm_AA Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ir_ppm_NA Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. IrCV_pct_NA Number Double Iridium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. K_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. K_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. La_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_EDX Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. La_ppm_NA Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. LaCV_pct_NA Number Double Lanthanum, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. La_ppm_WDX Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Li_ppm_AA Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Li_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Lu_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Lu_ppm_NA Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. LuCV_pct_NA Number Double Lutetium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Lu_ppm_WDX Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Mn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Manganese, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mo_ppm_AA_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. Mo_ppm_CM Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Mo_ppm_EDX Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mo_ppm_NA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Nb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. Nb_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_CM Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Nb_ppm_EDX Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_WDX Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_EDX Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_NA Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. NdCV_pct_NA Number Double Neodymium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Nd_ppm_WDX Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ni_ppm_AA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ni_ppm_AA_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ni_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_CM Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Ni_ppm_EDX Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_NA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by neutron activation. NiCV_pct_NA Number Double Nickel, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Ni_ppm_WDX Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_AA Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_EDX Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pd_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. pH_SI_INST_P Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument after partial digestion. Pr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pr_ppm_WDX Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pt_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_AA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_EDX Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_ES Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Rb_ppm_NA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. RbCV_pct_NA Number Double Rubidium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Rb_ppm_WDX Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rh_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. SatInd_pct_GV Number Double Saturation index, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Sb_ppm_AA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_EDX Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sb_ppm_NA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SbCV_pct_NA Number Double Antimony, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Sc_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sc_ppm_NA Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ScCV_pct_NA Number Double Scandium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Se_ppm_AES_P Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Se_ppm_EDX Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Se_ppm_ES Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Se_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Se_ppm_FL Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. Se_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Se_ppm_NA Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SeCV_pct_NA Number Double Selenium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_WDX Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sm_ppm_NA Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SmCV_pct_NA Number Double Samarium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Sm_ppm_WDX Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sn_ppm_AA Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_EDX Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sn_ppm_WDX Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. SO4_meqgL_CM_P Number Double Sulfate, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by colorimetry after partial digestion. SpCon_uScm_INST_P Number Double Specific conductivity, in microsiemens per centimeter, by instrument after partial digestion. SplWtFA_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for fire assay analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. Sr_ppm_AA Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_EDX Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_NA Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SrCV_pct_NA Number Double Strontium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Sr_ppm_WDX Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ta_ppm_AA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ta_ppm_NA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. TaCV_pct_NA Number Double Tantalum, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_NA Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. TbCV_pct_NA Number Double Terbium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_WDX Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_CM Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_CM Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Th_ppm_DN Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. ThCV_pct_DN Number Double Thorium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by delayed neutron counting. Th_ppm_EDX Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Th_ppm_NA Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ThCV_pct_NA Number Double Thorium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Th_ppm_WDX Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_AA Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_NA Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. TmCV_pct_NA Number Double Thulium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Tm_ppm_WDX Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. U_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_DN Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. UCV_pct_DN Number Double Uranium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by delayed neutron counting. U_ppm_EDX Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_FL Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. U_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_NA Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. UCV_pct_NA Number Double Uranium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. U_ppm_WDX Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ueq_ppm_GRC Number Double Uranium, equivalents in parts per million, gamma ray counting. V_ppm_AA Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. V_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_CM Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. V_ppm_EDX Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_NA Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. V_ppm_WDX Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. W_ppm_AES_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. W_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. W_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. W_ppm_CM Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry. W_ppm_CM_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. W_ppm_EDX Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. W_ppm_NA Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by neutron activation. WCV_pct_NA Number Double Tungsten, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_EDX Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_NA Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_WDX Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_AES_HF_REE Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy REE package after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_NA Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. YbCV_pct_NA Number Double Ytterbium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Yb_ppm_WDX Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zn_ppm_AA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_EDX Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_NA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ZnCV_pct_NA Number Double Zinc, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Zn_ppm_WDX Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_EDX Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_ES_Q Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_NA Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. ZrCV_pct_NA Number Double Zirconium, coefficient of variance, in percent, by neutron activation. Zr_ppm_WDX Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_MS_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ag_ppm_NA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Al_pct_AES_AR Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Al_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_CM Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Al_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al_pct_MS_P Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Al_pct_MS_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_AA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. As_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_NA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ash_pct_GV Number Double Ash, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. Au_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Au_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_NA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. B_ppm_ES_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography after partial digestion. B_ppm_MS_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_EDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_MS_P Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ba_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_NA Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ba_ppm_WDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Be_ppm_AA Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Be_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_MS_P Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Be_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Br_ppm_NA Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by neutron activation. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. CO2_pct_TT Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by titration. CO2_pct_VOL Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. CCO3_pct_TT Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by titration. CCO3_pct_VOL Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. COrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Ca_pct_AA Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ca_pct_AES_AR Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ca_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ca_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ca_pct_MS_P Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ca_pct_MS_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_AA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cd_ppm_NA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ce_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_NA Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CEC_meqg100g_CP_P Number Double Cation exchange capacity, in milliequivalent-grams per100 grams, by computation after partial digestion. Cl_meqgL_ISE_P Number Double Chloride, in milliequivalent-grams per liter, by ion specific electrode after partial digestion. Cl_pct_CM Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Cl_pct_ISE Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Co_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Co_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Co_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_NA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_AES_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_NA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_WDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Cs_ppm_AA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cs_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cs_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cs_ppm_NA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cu_ppm_AA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_MS_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. F_pct_ISE Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Fe2_pct_TT Number Double Ferrous iron, in weight percent, by titration. Fe_pct_AA_P Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Fe_pct_AES_AR Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Fe_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe_pct_CM Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Fe_pct_ES Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Fe_pct_MS_P Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Fe_pct_MS_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_NA Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Fe_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_P Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ga_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_P Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ge_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. H2Om_pct_GV Number Double Moisture, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_GV Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_TT Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by titration. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_NA Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Hg_ppm_AA_P Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AFS Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by atomic fluorescence spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_MS_P Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Hg_ppm_NA Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HM_ppm_CM_P Number Double Heavy metals, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. In_ppm_AA Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ir_ppm_NA Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. K_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. K_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. K_pct_AA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. K_pct_AES_AR Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. K_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_pct_MS_P Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. K_pct_MS_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by neutron activation. K_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. La_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. La_ppm_NA Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Li_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Li_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Lu_ppm_NA Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Mg_pct_AA Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mg_pct_AES_AR Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mg_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mg_pct_MS_P Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mg_pct_MS_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_pct_AES_P Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mn_pct_AES_AR Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mn_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mn_pct_CM Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Mn_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mn_pct_MS_P Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mn_pct_MS_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Manganese, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample. PREVIOUS_JOB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB batch number (JOB_ID) of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new batch number upon resubmittal for further analysis. PREVIOUS_LAB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB LAB_ID of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new lab number upon resubmittal for further analysis.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Mo_ppm_AA_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_CM Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Mo_ppm_CM_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mo_ppm_NA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Na_pct_AA Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Na_pct_AES_AR Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Na_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_AES_SF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Na_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na_pct_MS_P Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Na_pct_MS_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Na_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Nb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_NA Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ni_ppm_AA_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ni_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_MS_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_NA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Os_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. P_pct_AES_AR Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. P_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P_pct_CM Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by colorimetry. P_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_MS_P Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. P_pct_MS_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_AA Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. pH_SI_INST Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument. pH_SI_INST_P Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument after partial digestion. Pr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_AA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rb_ppm_ES Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Rb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Rb_ppm_NA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Re_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. S_pct_AES_HF Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. S_pct_MS_P Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. SO4_meqgL_CM_P Number Double Sulfate, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by colorimetry after partial digestion. SatInd_pct_GV Number Double Saturation index, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Sb_ppm_AA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sb_ppm_NA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sc_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_P Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sc_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sc_ppm_NA Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Se_ppm_AES_P Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Se_ppm_ES Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Se_ppm_FL Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. Se_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Se_ppm_NA Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by neutron activation.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Si_pct_AES_SF Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Si_pct_CM Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Si_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Si_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sm_ppm_NA Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_CM Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sn_ppm_NA Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SpCon_uScm_INST_P Number Double Specific conductivity, in microsiemens per centimeter, by instrument after partial digestion. SplWtFA_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for fire assay analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. Sr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ta_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ta_ppm_NA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Tb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_NA Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Te_ppm_NA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_CM Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Th_ppm_DN Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_P Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Th_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Th_ppm_NA Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ti_pct_AES_AR Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ti_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_CM Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Ti_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ti_pct_MS_P Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ti_pct_MS_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_AA Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_P Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Tl_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_CM_P Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. U_ppm_DN Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_FL Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. U_ppm_MS_P Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. U_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_NA Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ueq_ppm_GRC Number Double Uranium, equivalents in parts per million, gamma ray counting. V_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_MS_P Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. V_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_AES_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. W_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. W_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. W_ppm_CM Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry. W_ppm_CM_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. W_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. W_ppm_NA Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_MS_P Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Y_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Yb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_NA Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Zn_ppm_AA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_CM_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_MS_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_NA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Zr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Zr_ppm_NA Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by neutron activation.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_MS_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ag_ppm_NA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Al_pct_AES_AR Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Al_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_CM Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Al_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al_pct_MS_P Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Al_pct_MS_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_AA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. As_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. As_ppm_NA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ash_pct_GV Number Double Ash, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. Au_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Au_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_NA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. B_ppm_ES_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography after partial digestion. B_ppm_MS_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_EDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_MS_P Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ba_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_NA Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ba_ppm_WDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Be_ppm_AA Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Be_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_MS_P Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Be_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Br_ppm_NA Number Double Bromine, in parts per million, by neutron activation. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. CO2_pct_TT Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by titration. CO2_pct_VOL Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. CCO3_pct_TT Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by titration. CCO3_pct_VOL Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by a volumetric method. COrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Ca_pct_AA Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ca_pct_AES_AR Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ca_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ca_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ca_pct_MS_P Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ca_pct_MS_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_AA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cd_ppm_NA Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ce_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ce_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_NA Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. CEC_meqg100g_CP_P Number Double Cation exchange capacity, in milliequivalent-grams per100 grams, by computation after partial digestion. Cl_meqgL_ISE_P Number Double Chloride, in milliequivalent-grams per liter, by ion specific electrode after partial digestion. Cl_pct_CM Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Cl_pct_ISE Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Co_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Co_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Co_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Co_ppm_NA Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_AES_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_NA Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cr_ppm_WDX Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Cs_ppm_AA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cs_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cs_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cs_ppm_NA Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Cu_ppm_AA Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_MS_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_NA Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. F_pct_ISE Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Fe2_pct_TT Number Double Ferrous iron, in weight percent, by titration. Fe_pct_AA_P Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Fe_pct_AES_AR Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Fe_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe_pct_CM Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Fe_pct_ES Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Fe_pct_MS_P Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Fe_pct_MS_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_NA Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Fe_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_P Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ga_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_P Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ge_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. H2Om_pct_GV Number Double Moisture, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_GV Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by gravimetry. H2Ob_pct_TT Number Double Bound water, in weight percent, by titration. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_NA Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Hg_ppm_AA_P Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AFS Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by atomic fluorescence spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_MS_P Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Hg_ppm_NA Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by neutron activation. HM_ppm_CM_P Number Double Heavy metals, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. In_ppm_AA Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ir_ppm_NA Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. K_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. K_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. K_pct_AA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. K_pct_AES_AR Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. K_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_pct_MS_P Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. K_pct_MS_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_NA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by neutron activation. K_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. La_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. La_ppm_NA Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Li_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Li_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Lu_ppm_NA Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Mg_pct_AA Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mg_pct_AES_AR Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mg_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mg_pct_MS_P Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mg_pct_MS_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_pct_AES_P Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mn_pct_AES_AR Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mn_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mn_pct_CM Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Mn_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mn_pct_MS_P Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mn_pct_MS_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Manganese, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample. PREVIOUS_JOB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB batch number (JOB_ID) of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new batch number upon resubmittal for further analysis. PREVIOUS_LAB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB LAB_ID of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new lab number upon resubmittal for further analysis.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Mo_ppm_AA_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_CM Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Mo_ppm_CM_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mo_ppm_NA Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Na_pct_AA Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Na_pct_AES_AR Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Na_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_AES_SF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Na_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na_pct_MS_P Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Na_pct_MS_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_NA Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by neutron activation. Na_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Nb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_NA Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ni_ppm_AA_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ni_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_MS_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_NA Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Os_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. P_pct_AES_AR Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. P_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P_pct_CM Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by colorimetry. P_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_MS_P Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. P_pct_MS_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_AA Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. pH_SI_INST Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument. pH_SI_INST_P Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument after partial digestion. Pr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Rb_ppm_AA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rb_ppm_ES Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Rb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Rb_ppm_NA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Re_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. S_pct_AES_HF Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. S_pct_MS_P Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. SO4_meqgL_CM_P Number Double Sulfate, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by colorimetry after partial digestion. SatInd_pct_GV Number Double Saturation index, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Sb_ppm_AA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sb_ppm_NA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sc_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_P Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sc_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sc_ppm_NA Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Se_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Se_ppm_AES_P Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Se_ppm_ES Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Se_ppm_FL Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. Se_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Se_ppm_NA Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by neutron activation.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Si_pct_AES_SF Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Si_pct_CM Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Si_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Si_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sm_ppm_NA Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Sn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_CM Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sn_ppm_NA Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by neutron activation. SpCon_uScm_INST_P Number Double Specific conductivity, in microsiemens per centimeter, by instrument after partial digestion. SplWtFA_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for fire assay analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. Sr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ta_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ta_ppm_NA Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Tb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Tb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_NA Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Te_ppm_NA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_CM Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Th_ppm_DN Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_P Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Th_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Th_ppm_NA Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ti_pct_AES_AR Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ti_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_CM Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Ti_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ti_pct_MS_P Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ti_pct_MS_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_AA Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_P Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Tl_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_CM_P Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. U_ppm_DN Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_FL Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. U_ppm_MS_P Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. U_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_NA Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Ueq_ppm_GRC Number Double Uranium, equivalents in parts per million, gamma ray counting. V_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_MS_P Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. V_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_AES_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. W_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. W_ppm_AES_IE Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy-ion exchange. W_ppm_CM Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry. W_ppm_CM_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. W_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. W_ppm_NA Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_MS_P Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Y_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Yb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_NA Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Zn_ppm_AA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_CM_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_MS_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_NA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Zr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Zr_ppm_NA Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by neutron activation.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ag_ppm_AA Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ag_ppm_AA_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ag_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ag_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_ES Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ag_ppm_MS_P Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ag_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ag_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Silver, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_AES_AR Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Al_pct_AES_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_AES_SF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Al_pct_ES Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Al_pct_MS_P Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Al_pct_MS_HF Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Al_pct_WDX Number Double Aluminum, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As_ppm_AA Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AA_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. As_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. As_ppm_AES_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. As_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. As_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_CM_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. As_ppm_ES Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. As_ppm_MS_P Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. As_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. As_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Arsenic, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ash_pct_GV Number Double Ash, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Au_ppm_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AA_GF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by graphite furnace-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_AES_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Au_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Au_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Au_ppm_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_AA Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Au_ppm_FA_DC Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and direct current plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy. Au_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Au_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Au_ppm_MS_P Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Au_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gold, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. SplWtAu_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for gold analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. B_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. B_ppm_ES Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. B_ppm_ES_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography after partial digestion. B_ppm_MS_P Number Double Boron, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ba_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_ES Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ba_ppm_MS_P Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ba_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ba_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ba_ppm_WDX Number Double Barium, in parts per million, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Be_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Be_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Be_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Be_ppm_ES Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Be_ppm_MS_P Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Be_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Beryllium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_AA_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Bi_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Bi_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_ES Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Bi_ppm_MS_P Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Bi_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Bi_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Bismuth, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. C_pct_CB Number Double Total carbon, in weight percent, by combustion. CO2_pct_TT Number Double Carbon dioxide, in weight percent, by titration. CCO3_pct_TT Number Double Carbonate carbon, in weight percent, by titration. COrg_pct_CP Number Double Organic carbon, in weight percent, by computation. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Ca_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Calcium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Ca_pct_AA Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Ca_pct_AES_AR Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ca_pct_AES_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_AES_SF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ca_pct_CM Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by colorimetry. Ca_pct_ES Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ca_pct_MS_P Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ca_pct_MS_HF Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ca_pct_WDX Number Double Calcium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Cd_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cd_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_ES Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cd_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cadmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ce_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_ES Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ce_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ce_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ce_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cerium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. CEC_meqg100g_CP_P Number Double Cation exchange capacity, in milliequivalent-grams per100 grams, by computation after partial digestion. Cl_meqgL_ISE_P Number Double Chloride, in milliequivalent-grams per liter, by ion specific electrode after partial digestion. Cl_pct_IC Number Double Chloride, in weight percent, by ion chromatography. Cl_pct_ISE Number Double Chlorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Co_ppm_AA_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Co_ppm_AES_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Co_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Co_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_ES Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Co_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Co_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Co_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cobalt, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cr_ppm_ES Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Chromium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_P Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cs_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cs_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Cesium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_AA_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Cu_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Cu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Cu_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Cu_ppm_ES Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Cu_ppm_MS_P Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Cu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Copper, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_ES Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Dy_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Dy_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Dysprosium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Er_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_ES Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Er_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Er_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Erbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Eu_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_ES Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Eu_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Eu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Europium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. F_pct_ISE Number Double Fluorine, in weight percent, by ion specific electrode. Fe2_pct_TT Number Double Ferrous iron, in weight percent, by titration. Fe_pct_AA_P Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Fe_pct_AES_AR Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Fe_pct_AES_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_AES_SF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Fe_pct_ES Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Fe_pct_MS_P Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Fe_pct_MS_HF Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Fe_pct_WDX Number Double Iron, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Ga_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_ES Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ga_ppm_MS_P Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ga_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ga_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Gd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_ES Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Gd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Gd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Gadolinium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ge_ppm_ES Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ge_ppm_MS_P Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ge_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ge_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Germanium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hf_ppm_ES Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hf_ppm_MS_P Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Hf_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Hafnium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Hg_ppm_AA_P Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Hg_ppm_AA_CV Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by cold vapor-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_AA_TR Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by thermal release-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Hg_ppm_ES Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Hg_ppm_MS_P Number Double Mercury, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ho_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_ES Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ho_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ho_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Holmium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. In_ppm_ES Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. In_ppm_MS_P Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. In_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. In_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Indium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ir_ppm_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ir_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Iridium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. K_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Potassium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. K_pct_AA Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. K_pct_AA_FE Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. K_pct_AES_AR Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. K_pct_AES_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_AES_SF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. K_pct_ES Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. K_pct_MS_P Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. K_pct_MS_HF Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. K_pct_WDX Number Double Potassium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. La_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. La_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_ES Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. La_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. La_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. La_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lanthanum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_AA Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Li_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Li_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Li_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Li_ppm_ES Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Li_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Li_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lithium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. LOI_pct_GV Number Double Loss on ignition, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Lu_ppm_ES Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Lu_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lutetium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Mg_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Magnesium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Mg_pct_AA Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Mg_pct_AES_AR Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mg_pct_AES_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_AES_SF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mg_pct_ES Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mg_pct_MS_P Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mg_pct_MS_HF Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mg_pct_WDX Number Double Magnesium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_pct_AES_P Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mn_pct_AES_AR Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mn_pct_AES_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_AES_SF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Mn_pct_ES Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mn_pct_MS_P Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mn_pct_MS_HF Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mn_pct_WDX Number Double Manganese, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Mn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Manganese, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AA_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Mo_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Mo_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_CM Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by colorimetry. Mo_ppm_ES Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Mo_ppm_MS_P Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Mo_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Mo_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Molybdenum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XC Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion, cation exchange capacity. Na_meqgL_AA_P_XS Number Double Sodium, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after solution extraction. Na_pct_AA_FE Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by flame emission spectrophotometry. Na_pct_AES_AR Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Na_pct_AES_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_ES Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Na_pct_MS_P Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Na_pct_MS_HF Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Na_pct_WDX Number Double Sodium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Nb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Nb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_ES Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Nb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Niobium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Nd_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_ES Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Nd_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Nd_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Neodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_AA_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Ni_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ni_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ni_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ni_ppm_ES Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ni_ppm_MS_P Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ni_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Nickel, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. NO3_pct_IC Number Double Nitrate, in weight percent, by ion chromatography. Os_ppm_ES Number Double Osmium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_AES_AR Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. P_pct_AES_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_AES_SF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. P_pct_CM Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by colorimetry. P_pct_ES Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. P_pct_MS_P Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. P_pct_MS_HF Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. P_pct_WDX Number Double Phosphorus, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Pb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Pb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Pb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_ES Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Pb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Lead, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pd_ppm_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pd_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Pd_ppm_MS_P Number Double Palladium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. pH_SI_INST Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument. pH_SI_INST_P Number Double pH, in standard units, by instrument after partial digestion. Pr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_ES Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Pr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Praseodymium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Pt_ppm_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Pt_ppm_FA_MS Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Pt_ppm_MS_P Number Double Platinum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. SUBMITTER Text 75 Name of the individual(s) who submitted the sample in a batch to the laboratory for analysis; not necessarily the sample collector., PROJECT_NAME Text 50 Project name, at times derived from a project account number, of work group funded for the collection and analysis of submitted samples. COUNTRY Text 20 Country or marine body of water from where the sample was collected. STATE Text 2 Abbreviation of state from where the sample was collected. QUAD Text 25 Name of 1:250,000-scale quadrangle (1°x2° or 1°x3°) in which sample was collected. DATE_SUBMITTED Date/Time n/a Date sample was submitted to Sample Control for initial database processing prior to sample prep and analysis. DATE_COLLECT Date/Time n/a Date the sample was collected, when recorded. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. SPHEROID Text 25 Reference spheroid or ellipsoid, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. DATUM Text 50 Reference datum, when recorded, for the latitude and longitude coordinates of the sample site. LOCATE_DESC Text 255 Geographic information relating to the location of the sample site. DEPTH Text 65 Depth from the surface at which the sample was collected; units are specified by the submitter. SAMPLE_SOURCE Text 40 Physical setting or environment from which the sample was collected. METHOD_COLLECTED Text 15 Sample collection method: Single grab, composite, or channel. PRIMARY_CLASS Text 30 Primary classification of sample media. SAMPLE_COMMENT Text 255 Attribute used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; data is not derived from sample codes. ADDL_ATTR Text 255 Additional attributes used to modify PRIMARY_CLASS, SECONDARY_CLASS, or SPECIFIC_NAME; derived from sample codes in fields of original databases that do not have equivalent fields in the NGDB. GEOLOGIC_AGE Text 60 Age or range of ages from the Geological Time Scale for the collected sample. STRATIGRAPHY Text 255 Name of the stratigraphic unit from which the sample was collected. When present, values are as given by the sample submitter and may represent either a formal name, an informal name, or geologic map unit abbreviation. MINERALIZATION Text 35 An indication of mineralization or mineralization types as provided by the sample submitter. ALTERATION Text 50 An indication of the presence or type of alteration noted in the sample by the submitter. SAMPLE_ZONE Text 20 Soil horizon from which sample was collected. HORIZON Text 20 Definition of soil sample horizon from which sample was collected. SALINE Text 12 Saline nature of soil from which sample was collected. ORGANICS Text 20 Organic content of soil from which sample was collected. FERRITIC Text 13 Ferritic nature of soil from which sample was collected. DRAINAGE Text 15 Description of drainage of soil where sample collected. PREP Text 255 Description of the sample preparation methods used. MESH_PORE_SIZE Text 60 Sieve size used in field sampling or laboratory preparation to fractionate the sample. PREVIOUS_JOB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB batch number (JOB_ID) of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new batch number upon resubmittal for further analysis. PREVIOUS_LAB_ID Text 20 Original NGDB LAB_ID of a USGS resubmitted sample that has been given a new lab number upon resubmittal for further analysis.
FIELD_NAME FIELD_TYPE FIELD_SIZE-FORMAT FIELD_DESC LAB_ID Text 8 Unique identifier assigned to each submitted sample by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the sample. FIELD_ID Text 16 Field identifier assigned by the sample collector of sample submitted for analysis, possibly corrected by data renovator due to truncation of data entry. JOB_ID Text 10 Laboratory batch identifier assigned by the Sample Control Officer of the analytical laboratory that received the samples as a batch. LATITUDE Number Decimal Latitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. LONGITUDE Number Decimal Longitude coordinate of sample site, reported in decimal degrees; usually with NAD27 datum and Clarke 1866 spheroid prior to year 2000. Rb_ppm_AA Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Rb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Rb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Rubidium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Re_ppm_ES Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Re_ppm_MS_P Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Re_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Rhenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Rh_ppm_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Rh_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Rhodium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ru_ppm_FA_ES Number Double Ruthenium, in parts per million, by fire assay and quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. S_pct_AES_HF Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. S_pct_CB Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by combustion. S_pct_MS_P Number Double Total sulfur, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. SO4_meqgL_CM_P Number Double Sulfate, in milliequivalent grams per liter, by colorimetry after partial digestion. SO4_pct_CB Number Double Sulfate, in weight percent, by combustion. SO4_pct_IC Number Double Sulfate, in weight percent, by ion chromatography. SatInd_pct_GV Number Double Saturation index, in weight percent, by gravimetry. Sb_ppm_AA Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AA_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Sb_ppm_AES_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Sb_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sb_ppm_CM_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_ES Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sb_ppm_MS_P Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Antimony, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sc_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sc_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_ES Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sc_ppm_MS_P Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sc_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sc_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Scandium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Se_ppm_AA_HG Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Se_ppm_AES_P Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Se_ppm_MS_P Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Se_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Selenium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Si_pct_ES Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Si_pct_WDX Number Double Silicon, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Sm_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_ES Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Samarium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_ES Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sn_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sn_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tin, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. SpCon_uScm_INST_P Number Double Specific conductivity, in microsiemens per centimeter, by instrument after partial digestion. SplWtFA_g_GV Number Double Sample weight for fire assay analysis, in grams, by gravimetry. Sr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Sr_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Sr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Sr_ppm_ES Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Sr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Sr_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Strontium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ta_ppm_ES Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ta_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ta_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tantalum, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_ES Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Terbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Te_ppm_AA Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Te_ppm_ES Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Te_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Te_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tellurium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_DN Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. Th_ppm_ES Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Th_ppm_MS_P Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Th_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Th_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thorium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_AES_AR Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Ti_pct_AES_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_AES_SF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Ti_pct_ES Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Ti_pct_MS_P Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Ti_pct_MS_HF Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Ti_pct_WDX Number Double Titanium, in weight percent, by wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Tl_ppm_AA Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Tl_ppm_ES Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tl_ppm_MS_P Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Tl_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tl_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thallium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Tm_ppm_ES Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Tm_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Tm_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Thulium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. U_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_DN Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by delayed neutron counting. U_ppm_ES Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. U_ppm_FL Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by fluorimetry. U_ppm_MS_P Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. U_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. U_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Uranium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. V_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. V_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. V_ppm_ES Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. V_ppm_MS_P Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. V_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Vanadium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_AES_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. W_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. W_ppm_CM Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry. W_ppm_CM_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by colorimetry after partial digestion. W_ppm_ES Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. W_ppm_MS_P Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. W_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. W_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. W_ppm_NA Number Double Tungsten, in parts per million, by neutron activation. Y_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Y_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_ES Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Y_ppm_MS_P Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Y_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Y_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Yttrium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Yb_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_ES Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Yb_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Yb_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Ytterbium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_AA Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Zn_ppm_AA_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by flame-atomic absorption spectrophotometry after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion/leach. Zn_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zn_ppm_AES_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zn_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zn_ppm_ES Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zn_ppm_MS_P Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Zn_ppm_MS_HF Number Double Zinc, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after multi-acid digestion with HF. Zr_ppm_AES_AR Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after aqua regia digestion. Zr_ppm_AES_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion. Zr_ppm_ES Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by semi-quant direct-current arc emission spectrography. Zr_ppm_MS_P Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion. Zr_ppm_MS_SF Number Double Zirconium, in parts per million, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after sinter or fusion digestion.