Publications

Evaluating pXRF instrument performance using reference materials

The portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) instrument provides fast, real-time, non-destructive, multi-element geochemical data (i.e. elemental concentrations) on rocks and minerals at a relatively low cost and with minimal sample preparation. This study quantifies the precision and accuracy of measurements collected by the WGNHS pXRF on reference materials...
- WOFR2023-01
  
  Evaluating pXRF instrument performance using reference materials
  
  Bremmer, S.E.; Ames, C.J.; Stewart, E.K.; Haas, L.D.;
  
  2023
  
  Report: 50 p. (report) + 31 p. (appendices)
Elemental Chemostratigraphy of the Cottage Grove Hole MP-18 Core: Implications for Litho- and Hydrostratigraphy in Southcentral Wisconsin

Part of a larger regional study of the Eau Claire Formation, the core, from Dane County, Wisconsin, was tested using a portable x-ray fluorescence (pXRF) elemental analyzer. The report presents the data set and discusses lithologic interpretations, subsurface lithostratigraphic correlations, and hydrostratigraphic frameworks. Includes photos of the core.
- WOFR2017-03
  
  Elemental Chemostratigraphy of the Cottage Grove Hole MP-18 Core: Implications for Litho- and Hydrostratigraphy in Southcentral Wisconsin
  
  Zambito, J.J., IV; McLaughlin, P.I.; Bremmer, S.E.;
  
  2017
  
  Report: 51 p.
- ZIP WOFR2017-03-appendices
  
  Elemental Chemostratigraphy of the Cottage Grove Hole MP-18 Core: Implications for Litho- and Hydrostratigraphy in Southcentral Wisconsin [appendices]
  
  Zambito, J.J., IV; McLaughlin, P.I.; Bremmer, S.E.;
  
  2017
  
  Data: Excel spreadsheet
Sampling Methodologies and Data Analysis Techniques for Geologic Materials Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) Elemental Analysis

Details the current WGNHS approach to pXRF analysis, including usage guidelines, sample preparation, calibration, and plotting techniques.
- WOFR2016-02
  
  Sampling Methodologies and Data Analysis Techniques for Geologic Materials Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) Elemental Analysis
  
  Zambito, J.J., IV; McLaughlin, P.I.; Haas, L.D.; Stewart, E.K.; Bremmer, S.E.; Hurth, M.J.;
  
  2016
  
  Report: 12 p.
- ZIP WOFR2016-02-appendices
  
  Sampling Methodologies and Data Analysis Techniques for Geologic Materials Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) Elemental Analysis [appendices]
  
  Zambito, J.J., IV; McLaughlin, P.I.; Haas, L.D.; Stewart, E.K.; Bremmer, S.E.; Hurth, M.J.;
  
  2016
  
  Data: PDF files + Excel spreadsheet
Minerals of Wisconsin Postcards (set of 4)

Set of 4 postcards featuring exquisite specimens of phenakite, galena, marcasite, and chalcocite. (To learn more about these and other minerals, visit our Minerals of Wisconsin database.)
- MSC-POSTCARD03
  
  Minerals of Wisconsin
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  2015
  
  Item: 4 in x 6 in, set of 4 cards (phenakite, galena, marcasite, chalcocite)
Wisconsin Rocks (set of 6 cards)

Trading cards profile five rocks (dolomite, granite, quartzite, shale, and sandstone) and one fossil (trilobite). Learn when and how the rocks formed, how the trilobite lived, plus a handful of interesting facts for each.
- ES054-set
  
  Wisconsin Rocks
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  2013
  
  Item: Set of six cards (2.5 in x 3.5 in)
Industrial Sand Potential in Wisconsin: Sandstone at or near the Surface

Shows where sandstone can be found within 100 ft (30 m) of the surface.
- M503
  
  Industrial Sand Potential in Wisconsin: Sandstone at or Near the Surface
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  2013
  
  Map: 21 in x 22.5 in, scale 1:1,000,000
Frac Sand in Wisconsin

The state's golden sands have inspired Wisconsin's version of a gold rush. This 2-page fact sheet shows where sandstone formations occur in Wisconsin, where frac sand is being mined and processed, why our sand is so popular, and how it's being used.
- FS05
  
  Frac Sand in Wisconsin
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  2014
  
  Report: 2 p.
Metallic Minerals
- FS04
  
  Metallic Mineral Deposts
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  2014
  
  Report: 2 p.
Iron Mining in Wisconsin: Locations
- FS03
  
  Iron Mining in Wisconsin: Locations
  
  Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey;
  
  2011
  
  Report: 2 p.
Reflooded Mine Source Term Technical Memoranda for the Proposed Crandon Mine, Forest County, Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR2004-29
  
  Reflooded Mine Source Term Technical Memoranda for the Proposed Crandon Mine, Forest County, Wisconsin
  
  Benson, C.H.; Blowes, D.W.; Lappako, K.A.; Markart, K.D.; Carlson, C.P.;
  
  2005
Evaluation of the Reflooded Mine Solute Transport Model Developed for the Proposed Crandon Mine, Forest County, Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR2004-28
  
  Evaluation of the Reflooded Mine Solute Transport Model Developed for the Proposed Crandon Mine, Forest County, Wisconsin
  
  Kenoyer, Galen; Carlson, C.P.; Feinstein, D.T.; Gotkowitz, M.B.;
  
  2005
Source Term Review for the Tailings Management Area and Reclaim Pond at the Proposed Crandon Mine, Forest County, Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR2004-27
  
  Source Term Review for the Tailings Management Area and Reclaim Pond at the Proposed Crandon Mine, Forest County, Wisconsin
  
  Benson, C.H.; Blowes, D.W.; Lappako, K.A.; Markart, K.D.; Carlson, C.P.;
  
  2005
Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Models Used to Simulate the Effects of Proposed Mining on the Groundwater-Surface Water System in the Vicinity of Crandon, Forest County, Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR2004-26
  
  Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Models Used to Simulate the Effects of Proposed Mining on the Groundwater-Surface Water System in the Vicinity of Crandon, Forest County, Wisconsin
  
  Bradbury, K.R.; Carlson, C.P.; Dunning, C.P.; Feinstein, D.T.; Gotkowitz, M.B.; Hunt, R.J.; Johnson, D.M.; Kenoyer, G.; Krohelski, J.T.;
  
  2005
Evaluation of the Solute Transport Model Developed for the Proposed Crandon Mine Tailings Management Area and Reclaim Pond

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR2004-02
  
  Evaluation of the Solute Transport Model Developed for the Proposed Crandon Mine Tailings Management Area and Reclaim Pond
  
  Gotkowitz, M.B.; Feinstein, D.T.; Carlson, C.P.;
  
  2004
Aggregate Resources of the Sinnipee Group in Eastern and Southern Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR1999-07
  
  Aggregate Resources of the Sinnipee Group in Eastern and Southern Wisconsin
  
  Brown, B.A.;
  
  1999
  
  Report: 37 p.
Zinc and Lead Reserves of Southwest Wisconsin: The Undrilled Lead Digs of Southwest Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR1991-05
  
  Zinc and Lead Reserves of Southwest Wisconsin & The Undrilled Lead Digs of Southwest Wisconsin
  
  Broughton, W.A.;
  
  1991
  
  Report: 11 p.
Volcanic Hosted Gold Occurrence in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR1988-08
  
  A Volcanic-Hosted Gold Occurrence in Marathon County, Wisconsin
  
  Scott, W.P.;
  
  1988
  
  Report: 97 p.
Some Questions and Answers on Gold in Wisconsin with a Listing of Known Gold Occurrences

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR1985-05
  
  Gold Prospecting
  
  Scott, W.P.;
  
  1985
  
  Report: 4 p.
Metallic Mineral Occurrence Map

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- ZIP WOFR1984-06
  
  Metallic Mineral Occurrence Map
  
  Evans, T.J.; Scott, W.P.; Holtz, M.; Sutherland, A.W.;
  
  1984
  
  Data: Plain text files
Investigation of the Effects of Recent Mine Closings on Ground-Water Quality and Quantity in the Shullsburg Area

Open-file report; contains unpublished data that has not yet been peer-reviewed.
- WOFR1983-01
  
  Investigation of the Effects of Recent Mine Closings on Ground-Water Quality and Quantity in the Shullsburg Area
  
  Evans, T.J.; Cieslik, M.J.; Hennings, R.G.;
  
  1983
  
  Report: 36 p. + 4 plates

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