Automated Core Interpretation – Results
The images used in this interactive tool correspond to the hydrogeological units defined in the Phoenix deposit (Wheeler River). These units represent distinct sandstone, clay-altered, redox, and basement domains that influence fluid flow, alteration patterns, and uranium mineralization.
Each unit exhibits characteristic visual and textural features that can be quantified through image-based analysis, forming the basis for automated interpretation workflows.
The predicted unit is based on a combination of visual indicators extracted from the image:
- Color signatures such as oxidation (reds/browns), reduction (greens/greys), or bleaching.
- Texture contrast indicating friability, clay alteration, or competency.
- Edge density reflecting structural features like fractures or brecciation.
- Comparison to reference units from the Phoenix deposit.
This page presents the output of the automated interpretation engine applied to core photographs from the Phoenix uranium deposit. Instead of showing code, this page focuses on the geological results, extracted features, and classification logic — the elements that matter to geologists, geophysicists, and project managers.
Try It Yourself – Interactive Core Interpreter
Or choose a sample core image:
Unit 1a: Clean overlying sandstone with minor desilicification.
Unit 1b: Sulphide‑cemented sandstone in faulted zones.
Unit 2a: Upper clay‑altered zone.
Unit 2b: Friable high‑grade mineralized zone.
Unit 3a: Paleoweathered basement.
Unit 3b: Competent underlying basement.
Select a core image to analyze:
Why This Matters
This automated workflow demonstrates how geological observations can be translated into measurable features and reproducible interpretations. It provides a foundation for future machine learning models and supports consistent logging across teams.