A method for measuring the orientations of planar structures in cut core
Blenkinsop, T.G., and Doyle, M.G. (2010) A method for measuring the orientations of planar structures in cut core. Journal of Structural Geology, 32 (6). pp. 741-745.
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Abstract
Exploration drill core is commonly cut in half for assay purposes soon after acquisition. Structural measurements from half core are generally less accurate or more difficult to make using existing techniques than on whole core. This paper proposes a method to determine the orientations of planar features from half core, by measuring two lengths and one angle. The method is rapid, simple and has errors of less than 2° in suitable core. It is also robust for core that is not cut exactly in half. Detailed structural studies can now be made at later stages in exploration after core has been cut, as illustrated here by kinematic analysis of SC and SC’ fabrics.
| Item ID: | 15290 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 1873-1201 |
| Keywords: | drill core; orientated core; SC fabrics; structural analysis |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Feb 2011 01:18 |
| FoR Codes: | 04 EARTH SCIENCES > 0403 Geology > 040312 Structural Geology @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 84 MINERAL RESOURCES (excl. Energy Resources) > 8401 Mineral Exploration > 840105 Precious (Noble) Metal Ore Exploration @ 50% 84 MINERAL RESOURCES (excl. Energy Resources) > 8402 Primary Mining and Extraction Processes of Mineral Resources > 840205 Mining and Extraction of Precious (Noble) Metal Ores @ 50% |
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