Lithogeochemistry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003374",
  "term": "Lithogeochemistry",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The study of the chemical composition of rocks to identify patterns and anomalies that indicate the presence of mineral deposits. This method involves collecting rock samples and analyzing their elemental concentrations to map alteration zones or trace element dispersion halos. It is a fundamental exploration technique used to pinpoint potential ore bodies within a geological setting.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lithogeochemie",
    "es": "litogeoquímica",
    "fr": "lithogéochimie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lithogeochemistry/"
}