METHODOLOGY

Geologic Mapping.
The geology map was copied and modified from the one published in the USGS, Professional Paper 840 by P.D. Snavely, Jr., and H.C. Wagner, 1959. The map exhibits two geologic units, which have not been determined as the original map has not been available. A new topographic map and cross sections were constructed based on this geological map.

Tonnage (Reserve) Estimates.
The volumetric calculation for the tonnage potential in the prospect was estimated from the geologic outcrop in combination with the topographic map.

Topographic Map.
The topographic map was reconstructed from the published USGS maps.

Rock Sampling.
Seventeen (17) field samples of nepheline syenite at Table Mountain were collected in the field. Fifteen (#1-15) of these samples were surface samples of weathered rock and two (A and B) were bulk samples with somewhat less weathered surfaces. The rock exhibits a tenacious strength that makes it very difficult to chip, and therefore true representative samples were difficult to collect by means of regular hammer and chisel. The samples were wrapped in aluminum foil, which is NOT a recommended practice because the metal can contaminate the sample. The samples sent to the lab for analysis were scrubbed with a plastic brush, and rinsed to remove and aluminum residue. The samples were then reduced in size and sent to the lab in plastic bags. The consistency of the aluminum values reported in the analysis indicates that there was no contamination from the aluminum foil.

Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Techniques.
The laboratory work was all performed by Stan Mertzman, Professor of Geosciences, Franklin & Marshall College.* The samples were analyzed using major element chemical analysis process, Loss on Ignition determination (LOI), and the Fe+2 titration. The total amount of iron present in each sample was determined by X-ray fluorescence (XRF). The nepheline content was estimated by Normative Mineral Calculation. In addition, the allocation of the iron content was determined by the reconstructing the theoretical mineral composition.

*Stan Mertzman, Professor of Geosciences, Department of Earth and Environment, Franklin & Marshall College,Lancaster, PA 17604-3003