Bedrock sample analysis powders

Summary of dataset content:	Processed rock powders produced from various bedrock samples (e.g. drill cores, rock piece and block samples) for the purpose of chemical analyses. Includes e.g. a lithogeochemical dataset.
Original application:	Specifications of mineralogical composition and chemical elements.
Spatial data product related to the dataset:	Bedrock drilling Bedrock observations Rock geochemical dataset (Hakku)
Analysis information for the dataset:	Chemical analyses have been conducted on the samples. The results of these analyses can be found in the databases (or the archives prior to 1995).
Volume:	Around 800,000
Resolution (sample density):	Target scale
Geographic coverage:	National
Sampling years (time reference):	Ongoing since the 1970s
Physical form and storage conditions for the samples:	Rock powders in small plastic containers (or bags); the amount varies from a few grams to a few dozen grams.
Sample identification:	Order number, geologist and year
Resource address:
Location of the dataset:	Loppi, Rovaniemi, Kuopio
Keywords:	bedrock, geochemical studies, chemical analysis
Historical information:	http://tupa.gtk.fi/paikkatieto/meta/bedrock_drilling.html http://tupa.gtk.fi/paikkatieto/meta/bedrock_observations.html http://tupa.gtk.fi/paikkatieto/meta/rock_geochemical_data_of_finland.html
Availability and terms of use / public availability restrictions:	By separate agreement
Responsible party	Geological Survey of Finland, geodata gtk.fi
Metadata date:	2020-01-17