21. Lead isotope geochemistry is useful for providing isotopic dates on a variety of materials. 22. The rare earths are now widely used as tracers in sedimentary geochemistry and palaeoceanography. 23. Applied Geochemistry 20 11 : 2082-2096. 24. He is a volcanologist who obtained his doctorate in geology, specialising in geochemistry . 25. The IAG dispenses an annual Early Career Researcher Award for excellence in analytical geochemistry . 26. Mapping the geochemistry of the northern Rub Al Kahli using multispectral remote sensing techniques. 27. The mineral abelsonite is named after Abelson in recognition of his contribution to organic geochemistry . 28. His research methods include structural geology, paleontology, palynology, geochemistry , and geophysics. 29. Isotope geochemistry can reveal information about the origin of the elements that make up minerals. 30. The term incorporates aspects of geophysics, geochemistry , mineralogy, geodesy, and cartography.