Field-portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) data from a volcanogenic massive sulphide occurrence in west-central Yukon. The dataset likely contains measurements for 15 elements, correlating with whole-rock analyses with R² values generally =0.7. It was published by the Government of Yukon and last updated in April 2026.
Use Cases
- Comparing portable XRF results with traditional whole-rock analyses based on the described correlation metrics
- Creating downhole elemental plots for relative pattern analysis based on the description of uncorrected data use
- Developing alteration indices using corrected pXRF data based on the description of element ratios
- Identifying protolith compositions of altered samples using simple volcanic composition plots based on the described method
Strengths
- Data for 15 elements correlates well with lithogeochemical analyses with R² values generally =0.7
- Elemental abundance differences between pXRF and whole-rock analyses are generally ± 35%, suggesting minimal sample preparation needed
- The range of immobile and mobile, major and trace elements is described as versatile for most exploration programs
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- The description advises uncorrected pXRF data should only be used semi-quantitatively
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Collection Method
- Data collected using an Innov-X Omega pXRF analyser (2010 version) on thin section off-cuts as a proxy for drill core.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 16:09:41.654110
- Geography
- West-central Yukon, specifically the Touleary occurrence (MINFILE Occurrence 115O 176)