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Magnetometer Characterization of Iron or
Magnetometer Characterization of Iron or
2. Methodology
1. Introduction
GSM-19TW model Overhauser effect Proton
Iron ore deposits of Sri Lanka were divided into
Precession Magnetometer was used for data
three broad categories such as primary iron ore
acquisition. As per the geomorphological and
deposit (Magnetite deposits), Secondary iron ore
terrain conditions, field data acquisition was
deposit (Hydrated iron oxide ore deposits), and
continued randomly with an integrated GPS
Seruwila copper-magnetite type ores.
antenna with the magnetometer. Two specific
areas (Site-A and Site-B) were identified for data
An interesting iron ore is located at Palawatte-
Buttala in Uva province, Monaragala district. It is
a primary magnetite deposit. The particular area
has been subjected to extensive weathering
resulting flatland with a few series of hillocks. A
vein type mineralisation of the magnetite was
Site - A
occurred in the ridge of the Horakagodakanda
hill, which is subjected to this study. Vein–type
mineral occurrences in Sri Lankan geological
settings reflect complex characters where
thorough studies are required to identify the
potential reserves. Therefore a magnetometer Site - B
acquisition in this study. Downloaded raw data A prominent magnetic anomaly (value more than
files from mobile acquisition system and the base 49700 nT) is concentrated in to the middle part of
station were directed to base station correction to this map and there is some concentric behaviour
confirm the original anomalies, then diurnal of the magnetic field which the lower values are
correction was completed with Gem Link present in the surrounding of the prominent
(version 5.2). The corrected data were processed anomaly. There is a noticeable orientation of the
for magnetic anomalies, by using middle anomalies towards north-east direction.
Geosoft.Oasis.Montaj (version 6.4.2 HJ).
This feature is important in the context of uniform distribution of magnetic minerals within
geological interpretation as such behaviour the prismatic form (geologically realistic).
disclose important geological facts.
Therefore, in the interpretation procedure, an
assumption (i.e. simplification) is taken as the
magnetisation is uniform within some elementary
prismatic form and it always follows a reasonable
geologic framework when considering the
various possible sources. Dikes, faults, graben,
anticlines, intrusive ore bodies can be taken as
typical kinds of geologic sources that are
assumed to cause anomalies.
6. References
Fernando, L.J.D. (1958). Iron Ore Deposit of
Ceylon. In Mineral resources in Sri Lanka,
ed. Fernando, L.J.D. Natural Resources
Energy and science authority, Chapter 6, p.
51-62.
Humphreys, D. R. (2002). The Earth’s Magnetic
Field is Still Losing Energy. Creation
Research Society Quarterly Journal, Vol.
39, p. 1-11.
Ranasinghe, V.V.C. (1962), Report on
reconnaissance ground magnetometer
survey at Panirendawa.
Alashloo, M. M., Nawawi, M. N. M., Moussavi
Alashloo, S. Y., Saidin, M., Saad, R.
(2011). Magnetic and 2D Electrical
Imaging Methods to Investigate an
Archaeological Site at Sungai Batu, Kedah,
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