1987 Compilation of Elemental Concentration Data for USGS BHVO-1, MAG-1, QLO-1, RGM-1, SCo-1, SDC-1, SGR-1 and STM-1

Elemental concentration data on up to 84 individual constituents in BHVO-1, MAG-1, QLO-1, RGM-1, SCo-1, SDC-1, SGR-1 and STM-1 have been collected from 311 journal articles and technical reports. These data are summarized in consensus (mean) values with uncertainties expressed as one standard deviation. Mean values are also calculated as a function of analytical procedure and all raw data are given in the tables.
Ce rapport rassemble des données analytiques parues dans 311 articles scientifiques ou rapports techniques sur 84 éléments dans huit échantillons du Service Géologique des Etats-Unis: BHVO-1, MAG-1, QLO-1, RGM-1, SCo-1, SDC-1, SGR-1 et STM-1. Quand cela a été possible, les valeurs de consensus (moyenne) sont présentées pour chaque élément avec l'incertitude exprimée en un écart-type. Des valeurs moyennes en fonction des procédures analytiques sont également présentées.     

SOVETSKAYA GEOLOGIYA (SOVIET GEOLOGY) IN COVER-TO-COVER TRANSLATION, 1963, NO. 1.

Prognostic estimates of iron ore reserves are discussed on the basis of experience and published theoretical premises. A geologic classification of ore deposits is offered as a basis for prognostication. (Note: The Geological Classification of Iron-Ore Deposits (table 2) may be of interest to American economic geologists.).—C.E. Sears     

Gold in BHVO-1, BIR-1, DNC-1 and BCR-1 by Fire-Assay Preconcentration Neutron Activation Analysis: Sample Size vs. Accuracy

Four mafic USGS rock standards (BHVO-1, BIR-1, DNC-1, BCR-1) were analyzed at three sample sizes (1, 5, and 10 g) for gold by neutron activation analysis subsequent to fire-assay concentration. The results indicate that large samples, in the order of 10 g, are required to produce consistent results, although analyses of variance indicate that sample sizes of 5 g may be used effectively. The analysis of 1 g samples resulted in a large range of values and high standard deviations. BCR-1 was found to be the most homogeneous of the four standards for gold, followed in decreasing order by BIR-1, DNC-1, and BHVO-1. Data for Ir in BIR-1 and DNC-1 are also presented.