Schema for Canadian mineral occurrence schemas. Indicates the relative ranking or importance between homogeneous properties. The determination of the ranking scheme is generally implicit within the semantics of each provincial MO database. The ranking scheme should be made explicitly within respective data dictionaries. This serves as a base type for MO object types. It derives from gml:AbstractGeometryType to maintain a consistent and convenient type hierarchy. This type restricts: (1) gml:name, so that it may be replaced with min:name, which has custom attributes; (2) gml:location, as it is too permissive with its allowed content. Used to restrict membership of descriptorList to valid MO Objects. Convenience type to contain multiple MO collections (i.e. from different provinces) for data transport. It extends gml:BoundedFeatureType so that gml:boundedBy may carry calculated bounding box coordinates for the entire instance dataset. The dictionaryReference elements collect the external references together and allow abbreviated XPointers to be used locally within the document. Container for an array of MineralOccurrence features. Container for an array of MineralOccurrence features. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Collection type for mineral occurrences (i.e. dataset). MineralOccurrence objects may be contained in either an aggregation (using mineralOccurrenceMember) or composition (using mineralOccurrenceMembers) relationship. The xml:lang attribute distinguishes the language of the element content. Note: Extends GML3 BoundedFeatureType to avoid 'derivation by restriction' issue with properties. Container for an array of MineralOccurrence features. It is modeled after the UML composition association. All provincial mineral occurrence types are derived from this type to establish a basis to share common properties. Provincial MO reference number. Note this may be also captured in the attribute 'gml:id'. Container for the collection of Descriptor objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. This property allows possible associations to other GML Features, such as Geochemical surveys, Abandoned Mines, or other Mineral Occurrences (such as in Ontario). xlink:title may carry a description of the resource, and xlink:role may carry a description of its role in the association - both for human readers. Container for a homogeneous collection of NarrativeDescription objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Narrative comments are often used to capture free-form descriptive data that characterizes objects and features. They are modelled as an object so that metadata such as author and/or timeStamp may be attached (e.g. Ontario). This type restricts AbstractMinType to: (1) maintain the MO type hierarchy; (2) include optional metaDataProperty for author and timeStamp information; (3) include an optional gml:id attribute. 'gml:description' is used for the comment text as a convenience. The subject or topic of the description may be inferred from the context for the element (e.g. within the LocationDescriptor). Alternatively, the 'topic' element may be used to explicitly define the topic or subject of the narrative. Convenience type to group common identification elements that may be further extended or restricted by provincial MO schemas. This indicates the current status of the deposit. It MUST include an authorized category from an appropriate federated or provincial dictionary. Container for a homogeneous collection of Name objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Deposit names may specify: (1) an optional 'rank' attribute; (2) the year and author of the name using the optional DataCoding metadata element. Convenience type to group common location properties that may be further extended or restricted by provincial MO schemas. It is possible to specify 2 gml:position properties so that the same location may be represented using 2 coordinate systems (normally geodetic and UTM). The mapsheet where the MO is principally located should have the 'qualifier' attribute set to 'primary'. Other associated mapsheets should have the 'qualifier' attribute set to 'secondary'. Information on the actual object (e.g. trench, shaft) used for locating the MO. In some provincial databases (e.g. BC), this information is found in capsuleIdentification. Some provincial databases categorize location certainty into 500m intervals; others are text narratives. Convenience type to group common mineralogy properties that may be further extended or restricted by provincial MO schemas. Container for a homogeneous collection of OreMineral objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Container for a homogeneous collection of OreMineral objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the OreMineral with respect to others found at the MO. The value may be used as a fragment identifier to reference its entry within the dictionary referenced by the 'gml:codeSpace' attribute. The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the GangueMineral with respect to others found at the MO. Minerals are modeled as objects so that provincial schemas may easily add additional properties through type inheritance. The mineral name is carried by gml:name. The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the Mineral with respect to others found at the MO. Container for a homogeneous collection of AlterationMineral objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the AlterationMineral with respect to others found at the MO. An associated alteration type may be referenced by the alterationTypeProperty. Extends MineralType so that it may reference an AlterationType that describes the AlterationMineral. The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the AlterationMineral with respect to others found at the MO. Contains or references an AlterationType. Contains or points to an AlterationType object. It is patterned after gml:AssociationType. Container for a homogeneous collection of AlterationType objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. A convenience type so that alteration minerals may reference an alteration type. The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the AlterationType with respect to others found at the MO. Convenience type so that provincial schemas may add additional properties through extension (e.g. Ontario). The 'rank' attribute provides the relative ranking of the AlterationType with respect to others found at the MO. The name of the AlterationType is carried by gml:name. Container for a complex GeologicalAge object. Container for an GeologicalAge object. It is patterned after gml:AssociationType. Convenience type to group common age properties that may be further extended or restricted by provincial MO schemas. Geological age may be given in terms of an ordinal geochronological reference system and (optionally) an absolute (e.g. isotopic) measurement. Age properties may be captured using the MO types (which can have string values as content), or the GML3 timestamp mechanism. Reference information may be captured as metadata. Age according to a geochronological scheme. This element is of 'CategoryType', so that the value may be a simple string. This supports the transport of data without Xlink support. If the 'codeSpace' attribute is present, then its value is a reference to the classification node for the value. An age value by measurement (e.g. isotopic age). If a uom (Units Of Measure) attribute is present, then its value is a reference to a Reference System for the amount. The measurement method for the measured age calculation. For some provinces, this information is optionally provided in references or capsuleGeology. The measurement material used for the measured age calculation. For some provinces, this information is optionally provided in references or capsuleGeology. A simple comment that may carry a 'topic' attribute to refine the semantics of the comment. Unlike a NarrativeComment object, it has simple content only, and therefore has no attached metadata or gml:id. Convenience type to group common geological properties that may be further extended or restricted by provincial MO schemas. Geological or stratigraphic structural unit within which the deposit is found. Due to differences in provincial terminology and geological stratification schemes, the semantics of the geological unit is refined using the 'type' attribute. Geological unit classifications include: physiographicRegion; geologicalProvince, subProvince, tectonicZone, terrane, greenstoneBelt, tectonicAssemblage, Formation, Group, etc. Mineral Occurrences may be classified according to different stratigraphic or structural schemes. Due to differences in provincial terminology and geological stratification schemes, the semantics of the geological unit is refined using the 'type' attribute. Geological or stratigraphic classifications include: physiographicRegion; geologicalProvince, subProvince, tectonicZone, terrane, greenstoneBelt, tectonicAssemblage, Formation, Group, etc. A general characterization of the deposit that hosts the mineralization. A general interpretation of the origin of the mineral occurrence. Indication of the character of the mineralization. The grade of metamorphism associated with the deposit. The type of metamorphism associated with the deposit. The type of metamorphism associated with the deposit. Container for a Shape object. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Structural properties for a geological unit. The structure may be named using gml:name. Group of common host rock and/or lithology properties. Predominant host rock type of entire deposit. Container for a homogeneous collection of Host objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Container for a homogeneous collection of Host objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. The Host Rock edit screen provides the age, lithological and stratigraphic descriptions of the host rocks related to the selected occurrence. The stratigraphic structural unit that classifies the Host. Due to differences in provincial terminology and geological stratification schemes, the semantics of the stratigraphic unit are refined using the 'type' attribute. Geological/stratigraphic classifications include: physiographicRegion; geologicalProvince, subProvince, tectonicZone, terrane, greenstoneBelt, tectonicAssemblage, Formation, Group, etc. Container for a homogeneous collection of Lithology objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Container for a homogeneous collection of Lithology objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Contains or points to a Lithology (rock type) object that characterizes the host. A representation of a particular rock type. A lithology object may be pointed to by a HostRock object; or, conversely, it may point to the object (MO, HostRock) with which it has an association. Descriptive text may be contained or referenced by gml:description. Group of common inventory properties. Name of a commodity with optional 'rank' attribute to indicate relative importance of commodity within deposit. Container for a homogeneous collection of Inventory objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of Inventory objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Inventory figures are generally calculated for the deposit, or a specific OreZone, at a specific time. The publication year of the figures should be included within gml:timeStamp. If the inventory figures are for a specific OreZone, the oreZoneProperty can include an OreZone object in-line; reference an OreZone object in the oreZoneList; or, reference a remote oreZone object. Inventory type (e.g. Reserve, Assay, etc.) Term, optionally from an enumerated list or dictionary, for the type of ore. Term, optionally from an enumerated list or dictionary, for the type of sample used for an assay inventory calculation. Optional. Total amount of ore. Units should be specified using 'uom' attribute. Optional. Contains or points to an OreZone object. Contains or points to an OreZone object. It is patterned after gml:AssociationType. OreZone objects may be collected in this list and referenced from other objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of OreZone objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. OreZones may have unique properties such as name, age, and structure. In most cases, however, they will only be identified with a name. The OreZone name is carried by the gml:element. A unique ID may be carried by the gml:id attribute. Source information may be Container for a homogeneous collection of Calculation objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of Calculation objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Calculated grade for associated commodity. Units are specified using the 'uom' attribute, and should be grammes/tonne for precious metals, or percentage of oreQuantity for other commodities. Group of common production properties. Principal active or historic mining method. Container for a homogeneous collection of timestamped Production objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of Production objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Production figures are determined for a given time (e.g. year) or period (e.g. period of years). The amount of ore extracted or mined should be given. If unknown, oreMined may be set to standard gml:Null values. Corresponding commodity yields may be provided (see min:yieldList). Metadata such as production references may be carried as metadata. Production figures are determined for a given time (e.g. year) or period (e.g. period of years). The amount of ore extracted or mined should be given. If unknown, oreMined may be set to standard gml:Null values. Corresponding commodity yields may be provided (see min:yieldList). Metadata such as production references may be carried as metadata. Amount of ore mined in the given year. Units are specified using the 'uom' attribute. Amount of ore milled in the given year. Units are specified using the 'uom' attribute. Container for a homogeneous collection of Yield objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Group of common work or operation properties. Container for a homogeneous collection of Work objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of Production objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Work conducted on a MO. If the workings is related to a particular oreZone, oreZoneProperty may carry a reference to an instance of an OreZone object. An association to an instance of (e.g.) production figures may be specified using the optional min:relatedTo property. Type of work conducted, whether for production or exploration. Amount of work conducted for given work type. The 'uom' attribute should specify an appropriate unit system (e.g. Radar: units = km, DrillHoles: units = number) Amount of money spent on given work type. The 'uom' attribute should specify appropriate unit system. Container for a homogeneous collection of timestamped Owner-Operator objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of timestamped Ownership objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. Timestamped ownership information. An association to an Owner-Operator is specified using the ownedBy association property. Timestamped ownership information. An association to an Owner-Operator is specified using the ownedBy assocation property. Contains or points to an Owner-Operator object. Contains or points to an Owner-Operator object. It is patterned after gml:AssociationType. Currently only owner-operator name information is stored by any examined provincial databases. The name and description of the owner-operator may be carried by gml:name and gml:description respectively. Group of common exploration properties. A concrete metaDataProperty for MO Objects. Provides a concrete metaDataProperty type to substitute for gml:metaDataProperty. Basic metadata information pertaining to a mineral occurrence. Instances of more complex and/or normative metadata (e.g. ISO, FGDC) may point to MO data, provided they extend the gml:AbstractMetaDataType. gml:description provides a container for narrative metadata comments. Simple flag to indicate current confidentiality status. gml:Null values may be used for any null entries. Container for DataCoding entries - follows UML composition pattern. Basic metadata elements for any MO object. Simple flag to indicate whether the site had been visited prior to data entry. gml:Null values may be used for any null entries. Date of any site visit made prior to data entry. The value 'unknown' may be used for any null entries. Name or initials of the data compiler. If a link is used, the referenced resource is considered the authoritative value, and the string content is considered to be an annotation. An empty element is permissible. Organization that the compiler if affiliated to, if any. If a link is used, the referenced resource is considered the authoritative value, and the string content is considered to be an annotation. An empty element is permissible. Container for a homogeneous collection of Reference objects. Container for a homogeneous collection of Reference objects. It is modeled after the UML composition association. This property may contain an element representing a Reference, or serve as a pointer to a remote Reference. The gml:remoteSchema attribute may be used to validate the remote Reference object. An instance of this type may contain an element representing a Reference, or serve as a pointer to a remote Reference. The gml:remoteSchema attribute may be used to validate the remote Reference object. It is patterned after the gml:AssociationType. MO reference information is provided either as an explicit citation in unparsed string format, or as a structured group of reference properties. It extends gml:AbstractMetaDataType so that it may be referenced from elsewhere in an instance document. This type adds attributes that help to refine or qualify the semantics of a property of type gml:StringOrRefType. The attributes do not affect the allowable content model. This type adds a 'rank' attribute to the gml:CategoryType to support relative ordering of properties. Mineral Occurrences may lie within local, regional, or federal jurisdictional areas. The 'type' attribute is used to refine the semantics of the particular type of jurisdiction (e.g. MiningDistrict, RegionalGeologistDistrict, County, Lot). BC 1:50K mapsheet format YT 1:250K mapsheet format ON 1:50K mapsheet format Adds a 'topic' attribute to refine the semantics of a generic comment. Federated list of jurisdiction types that refine the semantics of the Jurisdiction element. Federated list of stratigraphic unit types that refine the semantics of the stratigraphicUnit element. Federated list of inventory categories (e.g. reserve). Extends gml:QuantityType to add the 'axis' attribute. Type of dimensional measurements (e.g. width, height, length, thickness, etc.). An angle measured from the horizontal axis, or a typed null. The 'uom' attribute is added so that it acts like gml:QuantityType. An angle measured from the horizontal axis, or a typed null. An angle measured from the horizontal axis. An angle measured from the horizontal axis, or a typed null. The 'uom' attribute is added so that it acts like gml:QuantityType. An angle measured from the horizontal axis, or a typed null. An angle measured from the horizontal axis. Enumerated list of rockType modifiers. Enumerated list to refine the reference semantics (e.g. location, main, etc.) Enumerated list to describe the reference format (e.g. book, map, etc.) Ranking by relative order, qualitative terms, or null entry. Common qualitative terms for indicating relative importance or significance of an MO object. The semantics of any ranking scheme should be described in the relevant data dictionary for an object. British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Yukon Territory Northwest Territories Nunavut