Masters Theses

Abstract

"The carbonatite-hosted apatite deposit of Jacupiranga is located in southeastern Brazil. The major styles of apatite mineralization are veins or veinlets, small pods or patches, disseminated apatite, and massive aggregates (locally). The concentration of apatite involves grinding of the carbonatite, removal of magnetite with a magnet drum, size classification with cyclones, and flotation to suppress carbonates and collect apatite. Samples of carbonatite were collected from more recent exposures of the mine and drill holes. This study utilized a variety of microscopy methods, namely transmitted and reflected light, cathodoluminescence (CL), and scanning electron microscopy (with wavelength-dispersive spectrometers for mineral compositions)"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Hagni, Richard D.

Committee Member(s)

Hogan, John Patrick
Miller, F. Scott, 1956-

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geology and Geophysics

Sponsor(s)

Society of Economic Geologists (U.S.). Hugh E. McKinstry Grant

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2008

Pagination

x, 140 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-132).

Geographic Coverage

Brazil

Rights

© 2008 Paula Regina Alves, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Apatite -- Brazil
Carbonatites -- Brazil
Geology -- Brazil
Ore-dressing

Thesis Number

T 9343

Print OCLC #

260053769

Electronic OCLC #

227338626

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