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Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database

DP ME 1b, Version 9, 2006. Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database. This database can be used with DP ME 1a, the Mineral Occurrence Query Program.

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Abstract

Data consists of a series of database tables that contain information about the various mineral occurrences present in the province of Nova Scotia and is used in conjunction with the Mineral Occurrence Query Program (DP 001a). The information contained in these database tables include: alteration type, sample analyses, mineral commodities, coordinates, element type, mineral type, mineralization mode, mapsheet information, qualifiers, element sampling, stratigraphic units, surveying type, and unit types.

Disclaimer

The DATA is provided to the USER on an "as is" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the DATA is with the USER and the USER shall use his/her own judgment in making use of the DATA or drawing conclusions based upon it. DNR shall not be liable to the USER, his/her clients, servants, agents, contractors, assigns, or to any other person for any loss or damage of any kind including personal injury or death arising from the use of the DATA or accompanying written materials, or from errors, deficiencies or faults therein, whether such damage is caused by negligence or otherwise. If errors or omissions are found in the DATA, the USER will notify DNR. The terms and conditions of the license accompany the downloaded digital product.


Format

Format DBF and TXT files compressed in self-extracting EXE/ZIP files (more information on data formats)
Size

DBF - 2.4 MB (compressed)


Downloading and Installation Instructions for the Mineral Occurrence Database

To download and install the Mineral Occurrence Database in conjunction with the Mineral Occurrence Query Program:
  1. Make sure the Mineral Occurrence Query Program is already installed. If you have not done this, you may Go To The Mineral Occurrence Query Program Download Page Now.
  2. Download the dp001b_modb9.exe program to the c:\metallic\dbf subdirectory.
  3. Using Windows Explorer, go to c:\metallic\dbf and double click or RUN the dp001b_modb9.exe program. This will extract all the database files required by the program.
  4. IF - This is the first time the Mineral Occurrence data files have been installed, you will be prompted that the readme.txt file already exists. Type "Y" to Overwrite this file.
    IF - You have previously installed the data files on your computer (e. g. you are updating an earlier version of the data files), the program will prompt you to Overwrite DBF files. Type "A" to overwrite all old data files with new data files.

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