Phosphorus
Geochemical Symbol: P
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 10 ppm-0.01%
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): N/A
Detectability
Frequency distributions usually complete
Exploration Geochemical Applications
1. As a Pathfinder
None known, except for specialized applications (apatite, monazite)
2. As an Aid to Geological Mapping
Elevated values often indicate mafic rocks, though signature is rather ambiguous
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