XRD and Stable Isotope Data for Slag and Mine Tailings from UK and Canada

Raw and processed X-Ray diffraction and stable isotope data for two specific samples collected between 2023 and 2025. The data was collected by researchers from the University of Glasgow to identify mineralogy and the source of carbon in carbonate minerals. It underpins a manuscript titled 'The Widespread Potential for Rapid Formation of Anthropogenic Sedimentary Rocks'.

Use Cases

• Identify mineral phases in slag and mine tailings based on X-Ray diffraction data.
• Determine the atmospheric carbon dioxide contribution to carbonate minerals based on stable isotope data.
• Compare the geochemical properties of anthropogenic sediments from two distinct industrial sites.
• Support research on the rapid formation of new sedimentary rocks from human activity.

Strengths

• Data includes both raw and processed forms for two distinct sample types.
• Samples are precisely geolocated to specific field sites in the UK and Canada.
• Data collection period (2023-2025) is explicitly stated, indicating recent collection.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for large-scale analysis.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is limited to only two specific samples, which may not be representative of broader phenomena.

Provenance

Source

John MacDonald, Charlotte Slaymark, and Robin Hilderman (University of Glasgow).

Collection Method

X-Ray diffraction analysis and stable isotope analysis of physical samples.

Time Range

2023-2025

Freshness

Data was collected between 2023 and 2025, indicating recent origin.

Geography

Harrington, Cumbria, UK (54.608278N, -3.570164W) and Clinton Creek Mine, Yukon, Canada (64.457222N, -140.710833W).