Gold in meteorites and in the earth's crust
Circular
603
By: Robert Sprague Jones
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Abstract
The reported gold contents of meteorites range from 0.0003 to 8.74 parts per million. Gold is siderophilic, and the greatest amounts in meteorites are in the iron phases.
Estimates ,of the gold content of the earth's crust are in the range of 0.001 to 0.006 parts per million.
Suggested Citation
Jones, R.S., 1968, Gold in meteorites and in the earth's crust: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 603, iii, 4 p. ;26 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir603.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Gold in meteorites and in the earth's crust |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 603 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir603 |
| Year Published | 1968 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | iii, 4 p. ;26 cm. |