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Detailed mineralogical characterization of the Bullfrog and Tram members USW-G1, with emphasis on clay mineralogy [electronic resource].

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Los Alamos, N.M. : Los Alamos National Laboratory, 1981.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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23 pages : digital, PDF file
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Los Alamos National Laboratory and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
The detailed mineralogy of the Bullfrog and Tram Members of the Crater Flat Tuff from drill hole USW-G1 has been examined, primarily to characterize fully the amounts and types of clay minerals in the tuffs and the possible effects clay minerals have on rock properties. Results of bulk sample x-ray diffraction analyses agree closely with previous determinations, although slightly higher clay mineral contents were found in this study. X-ray diffraction analysis of fine fractions revealed that the clay minerals in the tuffs are sodium-saturated montmorillonite-beidellites with typical layer charges and no high-charge layers. These smectites are found in virtually all samples of the Bullfrog and Tram, and there is no correlation between the amounts of smectites and the amounts of zeolite, quartz, and feldspar. Smectites are present in both welded and nonwelded horizons and are scarce in some zones with slight-to-absent welding.
Report Numbers
E 1.99:la--9021-ms
la--9021-ms
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Published through SciTech Connect.
10/01/1981.
"la--9021-ms"
"DE82002477"
Bish, D.L.
Funding Information
W-7405-ENG-36
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