Electron microprobe analyses of sphalerite from Central and East Tennessee mining districts, the Red Dog mining district (AK), and the Metaline mining district (WA)
January 10, 2023
Electron microprobe analyses of sphalerite (ZnS) were collected on samples from current or past mining operations in the USA with a specific focus on germanium (Ge), a byproduct critical mineral recovered from sphalerite. Data and methods reported are part of a research study published in the 'Related External Resources' section below.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Electron microprobe analyses of sphalerite from Central and East Tennessee mining districts, the Red Dog mining district (AK), and the Metaline mining district (WA) |
| DOI | 10.5066/P94PW7EX |
| Authors | Nadine Piatak, Ryan McAleer, Sarah Jane O White, Sarah M Hayes, Darryl A Hoppe, Robert R Seal, Carlin J Green, Mary R. Croke |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center |
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