Whole-Rock XRD Data for Hydrothermal Alteration on Milos, Greece

2010 to 2018 field campaigns by the British Geological Survey collected this mineralogical dataset. It contains semi-quantitative X-ray diffraction analysis of volcanic rock samples to understand paleo-hydrothermal activity. The data includes grid references and field observations.

Use Cases

• Identify mineral phases from XRD patterns to map regional paleo-hydrothermal activity.
• Correlate field observations with mineralogical data to interpret alteration zones.
• Use grid references (± 5 m) for spatial analysis of sample distribution and mineral occurrence.

Strengths

• Data collected over an 8-year period (2010-2018) from systematic field visits.
• Samples analyzed using a specific instrument (PANAlytical X’Pert Pro diffractometer).
• Includes precise spatial data with grid references accurate to ± 5 meters.

Limitations

• Sample size and number of rows are unknown, limiting statistical analysis.
• Data is semi-quantitative, not fully quantitative, for mineral phase identification.
• Geographic scope is limited to the single island of Milos, Greece.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Field sampling and laboratory analysis using a PANAlytical X’Pert Pro diffractometer.

Time Range

2010 to 2018

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026.

Geography

Island of Milos, Greece