Yttrium
Geochemical Symbol: Yb
Typical Detection Limit (Aqua Regia/ICP): 0.5-1 ppm NOTE: Strong-acid digestion not
total for most rare-earth-bearing minerals
Typical Detection Limit (Neutron Activation): N/A
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 Y's behaviour will be added to this
site at a later date.
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