Useless fact: They have found lithium deposits by testing desert plants they know have deep root systems like this (phreatophytes).
So if you are a aspiring exploration geologist it can pay to know which plants have the deep root systems and which don’t. If a plant tests high for lithium or other indicators they can better target their drilling program. Probably useful for finding other minerals too i.e. arsenic for gold etc but I’ve only heard of it being used for Lithium.
GazpachoSpatula on December 23rd, 2019 at 17:20 UTC »
This is like plugging in an extension cord into an extension cord so that you can charge your phone without leaving your bed
LemonLicker84 on December 23rd, 2019 at 17:48 UTC »
Paper beats rock
WantsToMineGold on December 23rd, 2019 at 18:43 UTC »
Useless fact: They have found lithium deposits by testing desert plants they know have deep root systems like this (phreatophytes).
So if you are a aspiring exploration geologist it can pay to know which plants have the deep root systems and which don’t. If a plant tests high for lithium or other indicators they can better target their drilling program. Probably useful for finding other minerals too i.e. arsenic for gold etc but I’ve only heard of it being used for Lithium.