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Database fields in table minerals

Mineralogy of the deposit as reported in scientific literature

rec_id
Record ID
(Site identification)
A distinct numerical identifier for the database record without further scientific significance
value
Mineralogy
(Site characteristics)
Name of minerals reported as present in the deposit, without regard for their abundance. Most rock-forming minerals, such as feldspar, calcite, and quartz, are not included. Some variants of rock forming minerals that may be related to mineralization or alteration, such as Ag calcite, are included.

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