Spatial representation of the Petrography Database

The Petrography Database contains 29 701 descriptions of thin sections of rock and other geological material from Australia. The location is stored with each sample along with geological descriptions, including the host stratigraphic unit and lithology. Most samples have been collected by AGSO field parties.

Controls on mineralisation at the Callie lode gold deposit, Tanami Desert, Northern Territory

The world class Callie lode gold mine is one of several gold deposits located at the Dead Bullock Soak goldfield in the Northern Territory Tanami Desert, about 550km northwest of Alice Springs. Its high grade and high tonnage make it an important system to understand in terms of regional mineralising processes. The aim of this research was to elucidate the important factors contributing to the formation of such a large deposit, and what features might be important for refining exploration strategies in the region.

A petrographic study of field samples from the Otway region and Barrabool Hills, Victoria