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.
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| 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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