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Identifying Chrysocolla, A Mineral Associated With Copper

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Identifying Chrysocolla, A Mineral Associated With Copper

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Chrysocolla is an important pathfinder mineral for copper deposits. It is often found on or near the surface in outcrops, pits, or benches making it a good target for copper exploration. NIR spectroscopy can be a valuable vectoring tool for mineral exploration in copper mining. Using an oreXpress™ high resolution field spectrometer and Spectral Evolution’s EZID™ software, a geologist can quickly identify chrysocolla and associated pathfinder minerals such as azurite, malachite and cuprite, create an accurate alteration zone mineral map and vector to mineralization while maximizing drilling effectiveness.

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