Lanthanum
Geochemical Symbol: La
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 0.5 ppm-10 ppm
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): 1 ppm
Detectability

Frequency distribution typically complete

Exploration Geochemical Applications
1. As a Pathfinder

None known

2. As an Aid to Geological Mapping

Elevated rare-earth values are generally indicative of felsic rocks, esp. intrusives, and the soils and stream sediments derived from them. Specific details of La's behaviour will be added to this site at a later date.

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