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The Rock Data tab is used to specify the information that pertains to rock media only.

 

 

The following can be specified on this tab:

 

Depth: This is used to specify the depth and depth units of the sample.

 

Sample Size: This is used to specify the sample size or length and size units.

 

Weight: This is used to specify the weight and weight units.

 

Rock Type: This is used to select the rock type from the list of Rock Types.

 

Composition: This is used to select the composition from the list of Compositions.

 

Color: This is used to select the color from the list of Colors.

 

Origin: This is used to specify the origin of the rock.

 

Weathering: This is used to select the weathering from the list of Weathering.

 

Texture: This is used to select the texture from the list of Textures.

 

Inclusions: This is used to specify any inclusions in the rock.

 

Fractures Present:: This is used to specify if fractures are present in the rock.

 

Fracture Spacing: This is used to specify the fracture spacing and units.

 

Fracture Description This is used to describe the fractures.

 

Jointing Present:: This is used to specify if jointing is present in the rock.

 

Jointing Spacing: This is used to specify the jointing spacing and units.

 

Jointing Description This is used to describe the jointing.

 

Mineralogy: This is used to select the mineralogy in the sample. The Add button will display a list of Mineralogies that can be selected. The Remove button will remove the selected mineralogy form the list.

 

Secondary Elements: This is used to select the secondary elements in the sample. The Add button will display a list of Secondary Elements that can be selected. The Remove button will remove the selected secondary element from the list.