Identification_Information:

    Citation:

      Citation_Information:

        Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

        Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

        Originator: Morley, E.C.

        Originator: Birnie, C.

        Originator: Knapp, L.

        Publication_Date: 2025

        Title: Station Observations and Whole-Rock Lithogeochemistry Data of Samples from 2024 Fieldwork in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains in Southwestern Alberta (tabular data, tab-delimited format)

        Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

        Series_Information:

          Series_Name: Digital Data

          Issue_Identification: DIG 2025-0006

        Publication_Information:

          Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

          Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

        Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca/publications/all-publications/dig-2025-0006

    Description:

      Abstract: This digital data release contains the results of whole-rock geochemical analyses aimed at evaluating the potential of Permian, Triassic, and Jurassic rocks in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains to host rare earth elements (REEs) and other economically valuable metals within phosphatic zones. The rock samples analyzed were collected by Alberta Geologic Survey personnel from four locations south of Nordegg, Alberta, over two days during the 2024 field season. Geological observations were captured for 22 stations, and 26 samples were collected for additional analysis. This dataset includes all data generated during the fieldwork and the whole-rock lithogeochemistry results from the lab.

This work was completed under the Mineral Grant provided by the Government of Alberta on June 22, 2021.

      Purpose: To provide new geological data generated by the AGS from fieldwork in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, south of Nordegg, Alberta, in the summer of 2024, including field observations and whole-rock lithogeochemistry from samples collected.

      Supplemental_Information:

    Time_Period_of_Content:

      Time Period Information:

        Single Date/Time:

          Calendar_Date: 20240621

    Currentness_Reference: field sample collection date

  Status:

    Progress: Complete

    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

  Spatial Domain:

    Bounding Coordinates:

      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -116.5377

      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -116.1698

      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 52.1837

      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 51.8901

  Keywords:

    Theme:

      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

      Theme_Keyword: base metals

      Theme_Keyword: bedrock

      Theme_Keyword: bedrock geology

      Theme_Keyword: critical minerals

      Theme_Keyword: data

      Theme_Keyword: digital data

      Theme_Keyword: economic geology

      Theme_Keyword: exploration

      Theme_Keyword: geochemistry

      Theme_Keyword: geological deposits

      Theme_Keyword: geological mapping

      Theme_Keyword: geology

      Theme_Keyword: mineral exploration

      Theme_Keyword: mineral mapping program

      Theme_Keyword: mineral occurrences

      Theme_Keyword: mineral potential

      Theme_Keyword: nickel

      Theme_Keyword: phosphate

      Theme_Keyword: rare earth elements

      Theme_Keyword: zinc

    Place:

      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

      Place_Keyword: alberta

      Place_Keyword: canada

      Place_Keyword: nordegg

  Access_Constraints: Public

  Use_Constraints: Acknowledgement of the Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey as the originator/source of this information is required as described in the Open Government License - Alberta.

  Point_of_Contact:

    Contact_Information:

      Contact_Organization_Primary:

        Contact_Organization: Alberta Geological Survey

        Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager

      Contact_Position: AGS Information Manager

      Contact_Address:

        Address_Type: mailing and physical

        Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

        Address: 2nd Floor, Twin Atria Building

        Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

        City: Edmonton

        State_or_Province: Alberta

        Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

        Country: Canada

      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (780) 422-1459

      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

      Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Data_Quality_Information:

  Attribute_Accuracy:

    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Station Observations

Many of the classifications provided in the Station Observations dataset can be influenced by the geologist's background and experience, the quality and extent of outcrop exposures, the weather conditions, and the limited time available for making observations at the outcrop. Classifications represent field observations; they have not been altered based on whole-rock lithogeochemistry.

Structural measurements included in the Station Observations dataset used the right-hand rule. These measurements were collected with a Suunto MC-2 compass.

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Whole-Rock Lithogeochemistry

The accuracy and 95.5% confidence-level precision of the whole-rock lithogeochemical data were estimated in terms of the average percentage recovery (APR) and relative standard deviation (2RSD) values, respectively. However, the 2RSD values include propagated errors of the expected concentrations in the reference materials. Therefore, the 2RSD values also represent uncertainties in the accuracy estimates.

Two certified reference materials (CRMs) were submitted to the lab at regular intervals of approximately 1 CRM for every 10 samples. The two CRMs selected for this project were OREAS 124 (Karoo sandstone-hosted uranium deposits), and OREAS 27f (rhyodacite blank chip certified reference material).

The average APR of the whole-rock geochemical determinations for OREAS 124 is 102.9%, and 104.2% for OREAS C27f. Accuracy results for individual elements are listed in the "Whole-Rock_Lithogeochemistry_Detection_Limits" file.

The average 2RSD of the whole-rock geochemical determinations for OREAS 124 is 14.6%, and 12.3% for OREAS C27f. Precision results for individual elements are listed in the “Whole-Rock_Lithogeochemistry_Detection_Limits” file.

Where elements are reported from the laboratory, but certified values are not reported for the CRM, both APR and 2RSD values

are listed as -9999.

Non-analysis fields with the value -9999 are null.

  Logical_Consistency_Report: Station Observations

Locations and IDs were checked for uniqueness; no duplicates exist in this data.

Station IDs consists of three components: the year (‘24’), the location (CCM – Coral Creek Mouth, LHC – Littlehorn Creek Headwater, RFH – Ram Falls Headwaters, or WRC – Whiterabbit Creek North Ridge), and a sequence number ('001') indicating the order in which the station was visited.

Sample IDs consist of two parts: the station ID, which identifies the sampling location, followed by an underscore and a number indicating whether it was the first, second, or third sample taken from that location.

Where features were not measured or not observed a value of -9999 is recorded. A value of -9999 also replaced null values in unused sample attribute fields.

The lithology (Lith_maj and Lith_min) represents field names provided by the field geologists. These classifications were provided strictly with field observations and have not been altered to reflect additional information from subsequent whole-rock lithogeochemistry or petrographic analysis.

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Whole-Rock Lithogeochemistry

All Sample IDs were checked for uniqueness; no duplicates exist.

Spatial coordinates for samples were extracted from the station locations, which represents a single point on exposed outcrop.

Observed lithology (Obs_litho), sample type (Smpl_type), and sample note (Smpl_notes) information included with the whole-rock lithogeochemistry results was extracted from the station observation dataset.

For QAQC samples, the Lat_NAD83, Long_NAD83, Station_ID, Visit_date, Obs_litho columns contain null values. The molybdenum content in weight per cent for all samples that were not run for overlimit analysis also contain null values. All null values have been replaced with -9999.

Values that include a less-than sign (i.e., <) indicate measurements below the lower detection limit (LDL), and values that include a greater-than sign (i.e., >) indicate measurements above the upper detection limit (UDL). Minimum and maximum detection limits for each analyte in the dataset are listed in the "Whole-Rock_Lithogeochemistry_Detection_Limits" file.

  Completeness_Report: All data collected is present in this dataset.

  Positional_Accuracy:

    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

   Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Field sample and station locations were obtained using a Garmin InReach handheld GPS units without base station correction. The absolute accuracy, as indicated by the GPS units when measurements were being obtained, is generally +/- [20] m or better. Although several factors control GPS/GNSS accuracy (e.g., satellite geometry, signal blockage, atmospheric conditions, receiver design), accuracy is typically within 5 m under open sky (https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/).

    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

   Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Elevations of field sample and station locations were obtained using a Garmin InReach handheld GPS units without base station correction. The absolute accuracy, as indicated by the GPS units when measurements were being obtained, is generally +/- [20] m or better. Although several factors control GPS/GNSS accuracy (e.g., satellite geometry, signal blockage, atmospheric conditions, receiver design), accuracy is typically within 5 m under open sky (https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/).

  Lineage:

    Source_Information:

      Source_Citation:

        Citation_Information:

          Originator: Alberta Research Council

          Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

          Originator: Macdonald, D.E.

          Publication_Date: 1987

          Title: Geology and Resource Potential of Phosphates in Alberta

          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document

          Series_Information:

            Series_Name: Earth Sciences Report

            Issue_Identification: ESR 1987-02

          Publication_Information:

            Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

            Publisher: Alberta Research Council

          Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca/publications/all-publications/esr-1987-02

   Source_Scale_Denominator:

   Type_of_Source_Media: online

        Source Time Period of Content:

          Time Period Information:

            Single Date/Time:

       Calendar_Date: 1987

     Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

     Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Macdonald (1987)

     Source_Contribution: Previous work in the area on the resource potential of phosphate rock that was used to define areas of interest for this work.

    Process_Step:

   Process_Description: Station Observations

The data included in this publication was generated from fieldwork in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, in Southwest Alberta by AGS staff in the summer of 2024. Staff visited 22 stations where observations (e.g., lithology, mineralogy, texture, structures, sample details) and structure measurements were captured in field notebooks.

Data collection was completed by writing geological notes in a field notebook and determining location with a handheld GPS unit. Field notes and location data were later entered into a digital format following completion of the field program.

Individual stations represent outcrop locations where the field team stopped to record relevant geological information. Station locations are recorded as a single point location, but it should be noted that observations are made at the outcrop scale that can extend several metres (up to ~10 m) from the recorded coordinates.

   Process_Date: 2024

      Process_Step:

    Process_Description: Geochemistry

The data included in this publication was generated from fieldwork in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, in Southwest Alberta by AGS staff in the summer of 2024. A total of 26 samples were collected in the field and submitted for whole-rock major and trace element determinations. For internal data-quality control an additional 4 certified reference material samples (i.e., OREAS 124, OREAS C27f) were included for analysis, inserted as roughly every 10th sample. A total of 30 samples are reported, which includes the 26 samples, 4 certified reference materials.

Analysis was conducted by Activation Laboratories Ltd., using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) or mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The specific Activation Laboratories Ltd. analytical methods were:

- Code 4Litho-Research: samples are subject to lithium metaborate/lithium tetraborate fusion within disposable graphite crucibles, the resulting molten bead is digested in a solution of 5% nitric acid and mixed until completely dissolved (~30 minutes). ICP-MS/OES is used to quantify various elements in resulting solution (https://actlabs.com/geochemistry/lithogeochemistry-and-whole-rock-analysis/lithogeochemistry/).

- Code 4B1: samples are digested with four acids beginning with hydrofluoric, followed by a mixture of nitric and perchloric acids, heated using precise programmer-controlled heating in several ramping and holding cycles which takes samples to dryness. After dryness is attained, samples are brought back into solution using hydrochloric acid. ICP-OES is used to quantify base metals in resulting solution (https://actlabs.com/geochemistry/lithogeochemistry-and-whole-rock-analysis/lithogeochemistry/).

- Code UT7 (Lithium Only): samples are subject to sodium peroxide fusion within zirconium crucibles, the resulting molten bead is acidified with concentrated nitric and hydrochloric acids. ICP-OES is used to quantify lithium in resulting solution (https://actlabs.com/geochemistry/lithogeochemistry-and-whole-rock-analysis/peroxide-total-fusion/).

- Code 4F-F: samples are fused with a combination of lithium metaborate and lithium tetraborate in an induction furnace to release the fluoride ions from the sample matrix. The fuseate is dissolved in dilute nitric acid, prior to analysis the solution is complexed and the ionic strength adjusted with an ammonium citrate buffer. The fluoride ion electrode is immersed in this solution to measure the fluoride-ion activity directly. An automated fluoride analyzer from Mandel Scientific is used for the analysis https://actlabs.com/geochemistry/lithogeochemistry-and-whole-rock-analysis/miscellaneous-analysis/.

    Process_Date: 2024

  Data_Quality_Information:

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Entity_and_Attribute_Information: Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: DIG 2025-0006 Station Observations

Entity_Type_Definition: This dataset contains geological observations collected at 22 different stations by the AGS in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, south of Nordegg, Alberta, during the 2024 field season. The data includes station coordinates, general notes, structural measurements, lithology, mineralogy, texture, and sample information collected by field geologists.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Station_ID

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Unique location identification (alphanumeric integer) assigned by the AGS where geological observations were recorded and if necessary, sample(s) were collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Visit_date

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Date, YYYY-MM-DD, the station was visited.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Lat_NAD83

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Latitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees north.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Long_NAD83

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Longitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees east.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Elev_masl

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Elevation, metres above sea level.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Coord_meth

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Method for capturing station coordinates.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Location

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: General geographic location where sample was collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Collector

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Person capturing data.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Stat_note

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Station notes collected by field geologists.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Lith_maj

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Dominant lithology of the outcrop.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Lith_min

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Secondary lithology of the outcrop (if applicable).

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Geo_unit

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Geological unit of the outcrop.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Colour_w

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Colour(s) observed on the weathered surface of the outcrop.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Colour_f

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Colour(s) observed on the fresh surface of the outcrop.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Texture

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Lithology texture observed.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Grain_size

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Size of grains composing a clastic sedimentary rock.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Struc_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Type of structure observed.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Struc_azi

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Structure measured azimuth, in degrees.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Struc_dip

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Structure measured dip, in degrees.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Struc_note

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Structure notes.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp1_ID

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample 1 unique identification (alphanumeric integer) assigned by the AGS where a sample was collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp1_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample type for sample 1.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp1_anlys

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Type of analysis suggested by field geologists for sample 1.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp1_note

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample 1 notes.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp2_ID

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample 2 unique identification (alphanumeric integer) assigned by the AGS where a sample was collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp2_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample type for sample 2.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp2_anlys

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Type of analysis suggested by field geologists for sample 2.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp2_note

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample 2 notes.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp3_ID

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample 3 unique identification (alphanumeric integer) assigned by the AGS where a sample was collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp3_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample type for sample 3.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp3_anlys

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Type of analysis suggested by field geologists for sample 3.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smp3_note

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sample 3 notes.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Publisher

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Organization that published the dataset.

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: DIG 2025-0006 Whole-Rock Lithogeochemistry

Entity_Type_Definition: This dataset contains new whole-rock lithogeochemistry results from 26 samples collected by the AGS in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains south of Nordegg Alberta, during the 2024 field season. The dataset includes major and trace element determinations for sedimentary rocks.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Batch

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Batch number assigned by Activation Laboratories Ltd. where the sample was analyzed.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Rpt_date

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Date, YYYY-MM-DD, when batch results were reported by Activation Laboratories Ltd.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Lat_NAD83

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Latitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees north.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Long_NAD83

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Longitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees east.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sample_ID

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Unique sample number identification (alphanumeric integer) assigned by the AGS.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Station_ID

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Location identification (alphanumeric integer) assigned by the AGS where geological observations were recorded and if necessary, sample(s) were collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Visit_date

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Date, YYYY-MM-DD, when station was visited, and sample was collected.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Obs_litho

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Observed lithology of the sample recorded by field geologists while at the station. Whole-rock lithogeochemistry results have not been used to update or refine these classifications.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smpl_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Type of sample collected from outcrop.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Smpl_notes

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Notes recorded by field geologists related to individual samples collected while at the station.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SiO2_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Silicon dioxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Al2O3_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Aluminum oxide, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission

Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Fe2O3_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Iron oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MnO_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Manganese oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MgO_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Magnesium oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CaO_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Calcium oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Na2O_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sodium oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: K2O_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Potassium oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TiO2_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Titanium oxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: P2O5_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Phosphorus pentoxide content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LOI_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Per cent loss on ignition.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Total_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Per cent of total oxides reported by lab.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sc_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Scandium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Be_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Beryllium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: V_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Vanadium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Cr_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Chromium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Co_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Cobalt content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ni_4A_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Nickel content, in parts per million, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Cu_4A_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Copper content, in parts per million, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Zn_4A_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Zinc content, in parts per million, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Cd_4A_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Cadmium content, in parts per million, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: S_4A_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Sulfur content, in per cent, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ga_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Gallium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ge_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Germanium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: As_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Arsenic content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Rb_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Rubidium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sr_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Strontium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Y_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Yttrium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Zr_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Zirconium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Nb_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Niobium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Mo_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Molybdenum content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ag_4A_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Silver content, in parts per million, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: In_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Indium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sn_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Tin content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sb_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Antimony content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Cs_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Cesium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ba_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Barium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission

Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: La_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Lanthanum content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ce_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Cerium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Pr_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Praseodymium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Nd_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Neodymium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sm_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Samarium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Eu_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Europium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Gd_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Gadolinium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Tb_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Terbium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Dy_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Dysprosium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ho_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Holmium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Er_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Erbium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Tm_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Thulium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Yb_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Ytterbium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Lu_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Lutetium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Hf_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Hafnium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ta_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Tantalum content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: W_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Tungsten content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Tl_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Thallium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Pb_4A_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Lead content, in parts per million, measured with Four Acid Digestion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Bi_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Bismuth content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Th_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Thorium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: U_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Uranium content, in parts per million, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Li_FUS_ppm

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Lithium content, in parts per million, measured with Sodium Peroxide Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: F_FUS_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Fluorine content, in weight per cent, measured with Lithium Borate Fusion - Fluoride-Ion Activity (ISE) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Mo_FUS_pct

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Molybdenum content, in weight per cent, measured with Sodium Peroxide Fusion and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) method.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Laboratory

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Name of commercial laboratory that performed the chemical analyses.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Publisher

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Organization that published the dataset.

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Entity_Type_Definition: This dataset describes the analytical methods used by the laboratory for whole-rock lithogeochemistry, their detection limit for each analyte, and calculated precision and accuracy.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

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Attribute_Label: Attribute

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Analyte measured.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Method

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Methods used by the lab for sample digestion and measurement of the concentration of a certain analyte.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Min_DL

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Minimum detection limit.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Max_DL

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Maximum detection limit.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Unit

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Unit of measurement; parts per million or per cent.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: 2RSD124

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: 95.5% confidence-level precision, in per cent, calculated in terms of relative standard deviation multiplied by a factor of two (2RSD) for certified reference material OREAS 124.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: 2RSD_C27f

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: 95.5% confidence-level precision, in per cent, calculated in terms of relative standard deviation multiplied by a factor of two (2RSD) for certified reference material OREAS C27f.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: APR_124

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Accuracy, in per cent, calculated in terms of average percentage recovery (APR) for certified reference material OREAS 124.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: APR_C27f

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Accuracy, in per cent, calculated in terms of average percentage recovery (APR) for certified reference material OREAS C27f.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Publisher

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Organization that published the dataset.

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          Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

          Address: 2nd Floor, Twin Atria Building

          Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

          City: Edmonton

          State_or_Province: Alberta

          Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

          Country: Canada

        Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

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        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

        Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Distribution_Liability: The Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey (AER/AGS) licenses this information under the Open Government License - Alberta. Any references to proprietary software in our documentation, and/or any use of proprietary data formats in our releases, do not constitute endorsement by the AER/AGS of any manufacturer's product.

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        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

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