Paul Ivascanu

Mr. Paul Ivascanu


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 February 2019 in Minerals
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LTLaura Tusa
Laura Tusa
LALouis Andreani
Louis Andreani
MKMahdi Khodadadzadeh
Mahdi Khodadadzadeh
Isabel Cecilia Contreras AcostaIsabel Cecilia Contreras Acosta
Isabel Cecilia Contreras Acosta
PIPaul Ivascanu
Paul Ivascanu
JGJens Gutzmer
Jens Gutzmer
The rapid mapping and characterization of specific porphyry vein types in geological samples represent a challenge for the mineral exploration and mining industry. In this paper, a methodology to integrate mineralogical and structural data extracted from hyperspectral drill-core scans is proposed. The workflow allows for the identification of vein types based on minerals having significant absorption features in the short-wave infrared. The method not only targets alteration halos of known compositions but also allows for the identification of any vein-like structure. The results consist of vein distribution maps, quantified vein abundances, and their azimuths. Three drill-cores from the Bolcana porphyry system hosting veins of variable density, composition, orientation, and thickness are analysed for this purpose. The results are validated using high-resolution scanning electron microscopy-based mineral mapping techniques. We demonstrate that the use of hyperspectral scanning allows for faster, non-invasive and more efficient drill-core mapping, providing a useful tool for complementing core-logging performed by on-site geologists.