Scientific Investigations Report 2010–5070–L
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Van Gosen, B.S., Fey, D.L., Shah, A.K., Verplanck, P.L., and Hoefen, T.M., 2014, Deposit model for heavy-mineral sands in coastal environments: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2010–5070–L, 51 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/sir20105070L.
ISSN 2328-0328 (online)
Abstract
Introduction
Deposit Type and Associated Commodities
Example Deposits
Historical Evolution of Descriptive and Genetic Knowledge and Concepts
Regional Environment
Physical Description of Deposit
Geophysical Characteristics
Hypogene Ore Characteristics
Hydrothermal Alteration
Supergene Ore Characteristics
Weathering Processes
Geochemical Characteristics
Petrology of Associated Igneous Rocks
Petrology of Associated Sedimentary Rocks
Petrology of Associated Metamorphic Rocks
Exploration and Resource Assessment Guides
Geoenvironmental Features and Effects of Mining
Knowledge Gaps and Future Research Directions
Acknowlegments
References