Magnetics Information Consortium (MagIC)
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Standard MagIC Data Format -- ER_Minerals Table -- Version 2.1
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MagIC Data Model
F Status N Database Field Variable Name Units Required Description
21 Mineral Description mineral_description Text Optional Detailed description
2 Mineral Name Alternatives er_mineral_alternatives Text Optional Colon-delimited list of alternative names and abbreviations
R Reclassified 3 Expedition Name er_expedition_name Text Optional Name for seagoing or land expedition Examples are: AVON02MV
Redefined 20 Mineral Density mineral_density Number in kg/m3 Optional Mineral density
R Reclassified 5 Formation Name er_formation_name Text Optional Name for formation Examples are: Bluebird Formation
R Reclassified 6 Member Name er_member_name Text Optional Name for member Examples are: Glasshound Member
E 13 Mineral Assemblage mineral_assemblage Text Optional Mineral assemblage Examples are: Single Crystal, Mineral Separate, Polycrystalline, In Situ
18 Mineral Volume mineral_volume Number in m3 Optional Mineral volume
17 Mineral Size mineral_size Text Optional Mineral separate grain size fraction Examples are: 250-500 ¿m
16 Mineral Shape mineral_shape Text Optional Mineral shape Examples are: Euhedral, Orthorhombic
N 15 Mineral Alteration Type mineral_alteration_type Text Optional Mineral alteration type Examples are: Hydrothermal, Diagenetic, Weathering, Oxidation, Metamorphic
E 14 Mineral Alteration mineral_alteration Text Optional Mineral alteration grade Examples are: Severe, High, Mild, Trace, Unaltered
Redefined 19 Mineral Weight mineral_weight Number in kg Optional Mineral weight
R 23 Research Scientist Names er_scientist_mail_names Text Recommended Colon-delimited list of names for scientists who prepared mineral sample Examples are: Jim R.D. Hart, Alexis Heard, Bob McIntire
R 22 Method Codes magic_method_codes Text Recommended Colon-delimited list of method codes Examples are: DE-DC0, FT-F1, LP-DCDMAG
R 10 Fossil Name er_fossil_name Text Required Name for fossil Examples are: AMM43-03
R 9 Specimen Name er_specimen_name Text Required Name for specimen Examples are: Bas123a-01x
R 8 Sample Name er_sample_name Text Required Name for sample Examples are: Bas123a-01
R 7 Site Name er_site_name Text Required Name for site Examples are: Bas123a
E 12 Mineral Classification Name mineral_class_name Text Required Mineral classification name Examples are: Magnetite, Plagioclase
P 1 Mineral Name er_mineral_name Text Required Name for natural occurring mineral Examples are: San03-001
R 24 Citation Names er_citation_names Text Required Colon-delimited list of citations Examples are: Smith et al. 2003, Hart & Heard 1967, This study
E 11 Mineral Type mineral_type Text Required Mineral type Examples are: Phenocryst, Microcryst, Groundmass, Biogenic, Detrital Clasts
R 4 Location Name er_location_name Text Required Name for location or drill site Examples are: San Francisco Volcanic Province, Site 801
Standard MagIC Data Format v2.0
Standard MagIC Data Format v2.1
Standard MagIC Data Format v2.2
Standard MagIC Data Format v2.3
Standard MagIC Data Format v2.4
Standard MagIC Data Format v2.5
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