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# TABLE OF CONTENTS
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# Introduction
A strip log is a graphical report of a single drillhole, displayed vertically down the page. Geologists use strip logs (or drill logs) to represent a single drillhole with a summary report.
# Menu
On the bottom of the page, you will find important information about the:
- Server and Database name where the report is connected to
- Last Refresh Date and Time
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Global Filters
*****Please be aware that these filters will be applied to all charts.***
## Depth Filter
The Depth filter allows you to specify a specific depth range within the data. This is particularly useful when you want to analyze data at a particular depth or within a certain depth interval.
To use the Depth Filter:
1. In the provided fields, enter the minimum and maximum depth values that you want to include in your analysis.
2. The visualization will automatically update as you enter the values, displaying the data within the specified depth range. You need to press **Enter** or click somewhere else on the interface to trigger the update.
## Hole ID Filter
The Hole ID filter allows you to select a specific drill hole or borehole to analyze. This is helpful when you want to focus on data from a particular location.
To use the Hole ID Filter:
1. Choose the Hole ID from the dropdown menu or directly enter the ID into the input box.
2. The visualization will automatically update as you select or enter the Hole ID. You need to press **Enter** or click somewhere else on the interface to trigger the update.
## Dataset Filter
The Dataset filter allows you to select a specific dataset from the available options. This is helpful when you are working with multiple datasets and want to focus on a particular one.
To use the Dataset Filter
1. From the dropdown menu, choose the dataset that you want to analyze.
2. The visualization may automatically update as you select the dataset. You need to press **Enter** or click somewhere else on the interface to trigger the update.
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Overview
## Understanding the Striplog Overview
The **Striplog Overview** offers a detailed visual summary of geological data collected from a specific drill hole. This overview is presented through multiple charts and graphs, each illustrating key geological parameters like lithology, alteration, veins, minerals, sulfides, and more. These visual aids help users quickly assess and interpret the subsurface geology and associated element concentrations.
## Components of the Striplog Overview
- **Depth**: The vertical axis in each chart represents depth, typically in meters or feet, corresponding to the drilling intervals.
- **Number**: This column displays the sequential number of each recorded data point, helping to track the order of measurements in the striplog.
- **Lithology**: A graphical representation of rock types encountered at different depths. This chart allows users to visualize the stratigraphy and changes in rock composition.
- **Alteration**: This chart shows the types and intensities of mineral alteration observed in the rock, which can provide insight into potential mineralization zones.
- **Veins**: A visualization of vein occurrences, highlighting the presence and types of veins (e.g., quartz, calcite), and their spatial distribution within the rock.
- **Minerals**: Displays the concentration and distribution of specific minerals found within the rock at varying depths.
- **Sulfides**: This chart focuses on sulfide minerals, presenting their abundance and types, which are important indicators for certain types of ore deposits.
- **Element Concentrations**: Multiple charts display the concentrations of various elements (e.g., gold, copper, lead), helping geologists identify geochemical anomalies or mineralization trends.
- **Recovery**: Represents the percentage of core recovery at different depths, indicating how much of the drilled rock was successfully retrieved during the drilling process.
## Interpreting the Striplog Overview
- **Lithological Units**: The lithology chart identifies different rock types, such as sandstone, shale, or granite. These rock types are often color-coded for ease of interpretation, and the colors can be customized based on the project or user preferences.
- **Alteration Zones**: The alteration chart highlights areas where the rock has undergone chemical changes, such as oxidation or silicification, which can indicate the proximity of mineral deposits.
- **Vein Structures**: The vein chart provides details on the presence, orientation, and composition of veins. Veins may host valuable minerals, making their identification critical in exploration.
- **Mineral Distribution**: This chart details the spatial distribution of minerals, allowing users to correlate mineral abundances with depth and other geological features.
- **Element Concentrations**: Element concentration charts track the variability of geochemical data with depth. These trends are crucial for identifying zones of mineralization or geochemical anomalies.
- **Core Recovery**: The recovery chart helps assess the quality of drilling and sample retrieval. High recovery percentages are essential for ensuring the reliability of the geological data.
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By Element
## Striplog - All Elements
The **Striplog - All Elements **screen displays the elemental data from drill holes, providing a visual representation of different element concentrations along the depth of a hole.
## Overview of Striplog Interface
At the top of the screen, you will see a series of filters and input boxes to customize the data view:
- **Element Selection**: Allows you to select specific elements to display in the Striplog. You can choose a single element or multiple elements at once.
- **Group**: Filters the displayed data by group, such as all elements or specific categories.
- **Value Range**: Two fields allow you to define a range of values for the elements displayed. This will filter out elements that fall outside the selected value range.
- **Depth**: You can set the starting and ending depths for the displayed data in the two fields labeled as "Depth." This allows you to zoom into a specific section of the hole.
- **Hole Depth Display**: The total depth of the hole is displayed to the right.
- **Dataset**: Dropdown that allows you to filter the displayed data based on the dataset being viewed.
- **Hole ID**: The identifier for the hole from which the Striplog data is being displayed.
## Navigating the Element Data
Once the filters are set, the **Striplog** displays a series of graphs for each element over the selected depth range:
- Each vertical graph represents the concentration of a specific element (e.g., **Ag_ppm**, **Cu_ppm**, etc.) along the drill hole's depth.
- The X-axis represents the concentration of the element, while the Y-axis represents the depth.
- You can scroll horizontally to view more elements.
## Customizing Data View
- **Element Dropdown**: Use the **Element** dropdown at the top left to select one or more elements to display in the graphs.
- **Group Dropdown**: Filter the data by different element groups (e.g., metals, non-metals) using the **Group** dropdown.
- **Value Range**: You can adjust the minimum and maximum values for displayed elements to focus on certain concentration ranges.
- **Depth Filters**: Adjust the displayed depth range by entering specific values in the "Depth" input boxes. This allows you to examine only a particular section of the drill hole.
## Producing Reports
Once you have customized your view, you can use the dataset and depth filters to export or report on the data. This feature is especially useful for generating reports on specific depth intervals or data sets for further analysis.
## Interpretation of the Graphs
- Each vertical bar represents the concentration of a particular element at various depths. Higher or denser lines indicate higher concentrations.
- The colors of the bars are linked to specific elements, making it easier to compare concentrations across different elements.
# Lithology
## Understanding the Lithology Chart
The Lithology Chart is a key component of the Striplog Overview, providing a visual representation of the rock types encountered at different depths within the drill hole. This chart is essential for understanding the geological structure and potential mineral distribution.
## Components of the Lithology Chart
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Code:** A column that displays a unique code or abbreviation for each lithology type.
- **Type:** A column that provides a more detailed description of the lithology type.
- **Lithology Chart:** A bar chart that visually represents the distribution of different lithology types with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage composition of each lithology type at different depths.
## Interpreting the Lithology Chart
- **Lithological Units:** The different colors or patterns used in the chart represent various lithology types, such as sandstone, shale, or granite.
- **Thickness and Distribution:** The height and position of the bars indicate the thickness and distribution of each lithology type.
- **Lithological Contacts:** The boundaries between different lithology types can reveal important geological structures, such as faults or unconformities.
- **Lithological Associations:** The presence of certain lithology types together can provide clues about the geological history and potential mineral deposits.
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# Alteration
## Understanding the Alteration Chart
The Alteration Chart is a key component of the Striplog Overview, providing a visual representation of the mineral alteration that has occurred within the rock. This chart is essential for identifying potential areas of mineralization and understanding the geological history of the drill hole.
## Components of the Alteration Chart
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Code:** A column that displays a unique code or abbreviation for each alteration type.
- **Type:** A column that provides a more detailed description of the alteration type.
- **Alteration Chart:** A bar chart that visually represents the distribution of different alteration types with depth.
- **Intensity:** A column or chart that indicates the intensity or degree of alteration.
## Interpreting the Alteration Chart
- **Alteration Zones:** The different colors or patterns used in the chart represent various alteration types, such as oxidation, silicification, or argillization.
- **Alteration Intensity:** The height and color intensity of the bars may indicate the degree of alteration. For example, darker colors or taller bars might represent more intense alteration.
- **Alteration Patterns:** The distribution of alteration zones can provide clues about the geological processes that have affected the rock.
- **Mineral Associations:** Certain alteration types are often associated with specific minerals. By analyzing the alteration chart, you can infer the potential presence of certain mineral deposits.> Macro (anchor)
# Veins
## Understanding the Vein Chart
The Vein Chart provides a visual representation of the veins encountered within the drill hole. This chart is essential for identifying potential areas of mineralization and understanding the geological structure of the rock.
## Components of the Vein Chart
- **Depth**: The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Code**: A column that displays a unique code or abbreviation for each vein type.
- **Type**: A column that provides a more detailed description of the vein type.
- **Vein Chart:** A bar chart that visually represents the distribution of different vein types with depth.
- **Percent**: A column or chart that indicates the percentage of veins within a specific depth interval.
## Interpreting the Vein Chart
- **Vein Types:** The different colors or patterns used in the chart represent various vein types, such as quartz veins, calcite veins, or sulfide veins.
- **Vein Thickness:** The height of the bars may indicate the thickness of the veins.
- **Vein Orientation:** The orientation of the veins can provide clues about the geological structure of the rock.
- **Mineral Associations**: Certain vein types are often associated with specific minerals. By analyzing the vein chart, you can infer the potential presence of certain mineral deposits.
# Sulphides
## Understanding the Sulfide Chart
The Sulfide Chart provides a visual representation of the sulfide minerals encountered within the drill hole. This chart is essential for identifying potential areas of mineralization and understanding the geological structure of the rock.
## Components of the Sulfide Chart
- **Depth**: The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number**: A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Code**: A column that displays a unique code or abbreviation for each sulfide mineral type.
- **Type**: A column that provides a more detailed description of the sulfide mineral type.
- **Sulfide Chart:** A bar chart that visually represents the distribution of different sulfide mineral types with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of sulfides within a specific depth interval.
## Interpreting the Sulfide Chart
- **Sulfide Types:** The different colors or patterns used in the chart represent various sulfide mineral types, such as pyrite, chalcopyrite, or galena.
- **Sulfide Abundance**: The height of the bars may indicate the abundance or concentration of sulfide minerals.
- **Sulfide Distribution:** The distribution of sulfide minerals can provide clues about the geological processes that have affected the rock.
- **Mineral Associations:** Certain sulfide minerals are often associated with specific rock types or other minerals. By analyzing the sulfide chart, you can infer the potential presence of other valuable minerals.
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Minerals
## Understanding the Minerals Chart
The Minerals chart is a comprehensive overview of the mineral composition within the drill hole, providing a visual representation of the various minerals encountered at different depths. This chart is essential for understanding the geological history of the rock and identifying potential areas of mineralization.
## Components of the Minerals Chart
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Code:** A column that displays a unique code or abbreviation for each mineral type.
- **Type:** A column that provides a more detailed description of the mineral type.
- **Mineral Charts:** Multiple bar charts, each representing a different mineral type, showing the distribution of that mineral with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of a particular mineral within a specific depth interval.
## Interpreting the Minerals Chart
- **Mineral Distribution:** The height of the bars in each mineral chart indicates the abundance or concentration of that mineral at different depths.
- **Mineral Associations:** The co-occurrence of certain minerals can provide clues about the geological processes that formed the rock.
- **Mineral Zoning:** The vertical distribution of minerals may reveal distinct zones or patterns within the drill hole.
- **Economic Potential:** The presence of certain minerals in significant concentrations may indicate potential economic value.
# Templates
For your convenience, we have prepared several temples to help you analyse data more effectively.
- [Combined Geology](https://maxgeo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DS/pages/1503297570/Striplog+Report+PowerBI#Combined-Geology)
- [Precious and Pathfinder Metals](https://maxgeo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DS/pages/1503297570/Striplog+Report+PowerBI#Precious-and-Pathfinder-Metals)
- [Base Metals](https://maxgeo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DS/pages/1503297570/Striplog+Report+PowerBI#Base-Metals)
- [Iron Ore](https://maxgeo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DS/pages/1503297570/Striplog+Report+PowerBI#%5BinlineExtension%5DIron-Ore)
- [Uranium](https://maxgeo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DS/pages/1503297570/Striplog+Report+PowerBI#%5BinlineExtension%5DUranium)
## Combined Geology
### Understanding the Combined Geology Chart Template
The Combined Geology Chart is a specialized component of the Striplog Overview, designed to focus on the distribution of geology within the drill hole. This chart is particularly useful for identifying potential mineralized zones and assessing the economic potential of the deposit.
### Components of the Combined geology Chart Template
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the Striplog.
- **Code:** Lith1, Alt1, Vein1, Sulph1
- **GrainSize:** Lith1
- **Style:** Lith1, Alt1, Vein1, Sulph1
- **Int:** Alt1
**Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of a particular metal within a specific depth interval.
## Precious and Pathfinder Metals
### Understanding the Precious & Pathfinder Metals Chart Template
The Precious & Pathfinder Metals Chart is a specialized component of the Striplog Overview, designed to focus on the distribution of precious and pathfinder metals within the drill hole. This chart is particularly useful for identifying potential mineralized zones and assessing the economic potential of the deposit.
### Components of the Precious & Pathfinder Metals Chart Template
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Mineral Charts:** Multiple bar charts, each representing a different precious or pathfinder metal, showing the distribution of that metal with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of a particular metal within a specific depth interval.
- **Additional Data:** The chart may also include information on other relevant parameters, such as mineral associations, alteration zones, or geological structures.
### Interpreting the Precious & Pathfinder Metals Chart
- **Metal Distribution:** The height of the bars in each mineral chart indicates the abundance or concentration of that metal at different depths.
- **Metal Associations:** The co-occurrence of certain precious metals with pathfinder minerals can provide valuable clues about the mineralization potential.
- **Anomalous Zones:** The chart can be used to identify anomalous zones where the concentration of precious or pathfinder metals is significantly higher than the background level.
- **Economic Potential:** The presence of precious metals in significant concentrations may indicate the potential for economic mineralization.> Macro (anchor)
## Base Metals
### Understanding the Base Metals Chart Template
The Base Metals Chart is designed to focus on the distribution of base metals within the drill hole. This chart is particularly useful for identifying potential mineralized zones and assessing the economic potential of the deposit.
### Components of the Base Metals Chart Template
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Mineral Charts:** Multiple bar charts, each representing a different base metal (e.g., copper, nickel), showing the distribution of that metal with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of a particular base metal within a specific depth interval.
- **Additional Data:** The chart may also include information on other relevant parameters, such as mineral associations, alteration zones, or geological structures.
### Interpreting the Base Metals Chart Template
- **Metal Distribution:** The height of the bars in each mineral chart indicates the abundance or concentration of that base metal at different depths.
- **Metal Associations:** The co-occurrence of certain base metals with other minerals can provide clues about the geological processes that formed the deposit.
- **Anomalous Zones:** The chart can be used to identify anomalous zones where the concentration of base metals is significantly higher than the background level.
- **Economic Potential:** The presence of base metals in significant concentrations may indicate the potential for economic mineralization.
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Iron Ore
### Understanding the Iron Ore Chart Template
The Iron Ore Chart is designed to focus on the distribution of iron ore minerals within the drill hole. This chart is particularly useful for identifying potential ore zones and assessing the economic potential of the deposit.
### Components of the Iron Ore Chart Template
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Mineral Charts:** Multiple bar charts, each representing a different iron ore mineral (e.g., magnetite, hematite), showing the distribution of that mineral with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of a particular iron ore mineral within a specific depth interval.
- **Additional Data:** The chart may also include information on other relevant parameters, such as gangue minerals, alteration zones, or geological structures.
### Interpreting the Iron Ore Chart Template
- **Iron Ore Distribution:** The height of the bars in each mineral chart indicates the abundance or concentration of that iron ore mineral at different depths.
- **Iron Ore Grades:** The percentage values provide information about the grade of the iron ore, which is crucial for determining its economic value.
- **Mineral Associations:** The co-occurrence of iron ore minerals with other minerals can provide clues about the geological processes that formed the deposit.
- **Ore Zones:** The chart can be used to identify distinct ore zones where the concentration of iron ore minerals is significantly higher than the background level.
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Uranium
### Understanding the Uranium Chart Template
The Uranium Chart is designed to focus on the distribution of uranium within the drill hole. This chart is particularly useful for identifying potential uranium mineralized zones and assessing the economic potential of the deposit.
### Components of the Uranium Chart
- **Depth:** The vertical axis of the chart represents depth in meters or feet.
- **Number:** A column that indicates the sequential number of each data point within the striplog.
- **Mineral Charts:** Multiple bar charts, each representing a different uranium mineral (e.g., uraninite, pitchblende), showing the distribution of that mineral with depth.
- **Percent:** A column or chart that indicates the percentage of uranium within a specific depth interval.
- **Additional Data:** The chart may also include information on other relevant parameters, such as alteration zones, geological structures, or radiometric measurements.
### **Interpreting the Uranium Chart**
- **Uranium Distribution:** The height of the bars in each mineral chart indicates the abundance or concentration of uranium at different depths.
- **Uranium Grades:** The percentage values provide information about the grade of the uranium ore, which is crucial for determining its economic value.
- **Mineral Associations:** The co-occurrence of uranium minerals with other minerals can provide clues about the geological processes that formed the deposit.
- **Uranium Anomalies:** The chart can be used to identify anomalous zones where the concentration of uranium is significantly higher than the background level.> Macro (anchor)