Taurus prospect (incl. East Taurus prospect; West Taurus prospect), Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
63° 31' 14'' North , 141° 19' 24'' West
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See also the Pushbush prospect (TC024) and the ASARCO prospect (TC001).
Location: The Taurus prospect is located in section 28, T. 22 N., R. 21 E., of the Copper River Meridian. Access to the property is by air, and there are two gravel airstrips on the property. Alternatively, a rough land route is available for heavy equipment via a winter trail (Leriche, 1995, p. 451). This is locality 5 of Eberlein and others (1977). Bluff prospect (TC005) claims lie directly to the west, and the center of Bluff prospect (TC005) prospecting activity lies to the southwest. The location is accurate to within 1 mile.
Geology: The Taurus property is usually separated into two main zones: West Taurus and East Taurus. The property is underlain in part by a metamorphic basement complex of possible Late Precambrian or early Paleozoic age that consists of biotite gneiss, augen gneiss, biotite schist, and quartzite (Foster, 1970). Early Tertiary felsic rocks intrude the metamorphic rocks. Secondary biotite within the intrusion at the Taurus prospect has been dated by K-Ar techniques to be approximately 57 +/- 2 Ma (Nokleberg and others, 1995). Two major faults have been identified on the property. The Tourmaline fault strikes northeasterly and appears to have left-lateral movement with a possible displacement of up to 6.5 km. The McCord Creek fault trends easterly across the claims. Porphyry intrusions, which host mineralization at the East and West Taurus zones, are located near the McCord Creek fault, suggesting that it controlled their emplacement. Many northeast trending linears have been interpreted using satellite images and topographic maps (Leriche, 1995, p. 452). The Taurus porphyry copper-type mineralization appears to be related to a group of widespread, small bodies of early Tertiary, quartz monzonite porphyry, quartz latite, feldspar-quartz porphyry, intrusive breccia, quartz porphyry and dacite porphyry. Intrusive breccia crops out along the southern border of an altered Upper Cretaceous granodioritic pluton on the eastern side of the property. Quartz monzonite porphyry occurs along the southern contacts of the altered granodiorite and of intrusive breccia in the central part of the property (Leriche, 1995, p. 452). The alteration at the East Taurus zone consists of an upper leached cap underlain by supergene and hypogene zones. The leached cap varies from 40 to 50 meters in depth, and shows pervasive argillic alteration due to groundwater leaching. Other alteration types in the leached cap consist of pervasive silicification, quartz-sericite, and quartz-magnetite alteration. Supergene and hypogene zones are accompanied by phyllic, silicic, propylitic, and potassic alteration (Leriche, 1995, p. 453). Mineralization in the leached cap at East Taurus consists of minor remnant pyrite, chalcopyrite, and molybdenite in quartz stockworks and silicified zones. The supergene zone varies in thickness from 30 meters to 53 meters. Mineralization in it consists of chalcocite, covellite, pyrite, chalcopyrite, and molybdenite. Chalcocite appears in fractures and within quartz veinlets. In the lower hypogene zone, mineralization is pyrite, chalcopyrite, and molybdenite as disseminations along fractures and in the center of quartz veinlets (Leriche, 1995, p. 453). Mineralization in the West Taurus area consists of pyrite and subordinate chalcopyrite, covellite, chalcocite, malachite, and azurite. Molybdenite is found in quartz-filled fractures in the sericitically altered, quartz latite unit. Chalcopyrite and molybdenite are found as fracture fillings in close proximity to the Tourmaline and McCord Creek faults (Leriche, 1995, p. 454). The majority of drilling conducted on the property has been done in the East Taurus zone. In 1993, Noranda calculated preliminary reserves of 23 million tons grading 0.3% Cu and 0.039% Mo. Drill samples collected in the 1970's were not assayed for gold, but later analyses of part of the core reveals some elevated values in gold (Leriche, 1995, p. 455). Resource Associates of Alaska re-staked the Taurus and Bluff (TC005) prospects in 1987 and did some soil geochemistry. They dropped both properties two years later. They probably analyzed for gold and may not have found enough to continue holding the property.
Workings: Taurus prospect was staked in 1970 by International Minerals and Chemical Corporation during a reconnaissance geochemical survey. During the 1970's, geologic mapping, soil sampling, magnetometer and IP surveys, and 3060 meters of diamond and rotary drilling were done. In recent years, an airborne magnetic, electromagnetic, and resistivity survey, as well as 404 meters of reverse circulation drilling have been done (Leriche, 1995, p. 451). In 1987, Resource Associates of Alaska staked the Taurus and Bluff (TC005) prospects, but dropped both 2 years later. Noranda staked Taurus in 1993.
Age: Secondary biotite within the intrusion at the Taurus prospect has been dated by K-Ar techniques as approximately 57 +/- 2 Ma (Nokleberg and others, 1995).
Alteration: Hypogene alteration associated with mineralization includes argillic, potassic, phyllic, silicic, and propylitic alteration of varying intensities. A supergene leached cap, approximately 50 meters thick, exhibits strong argillic alteration over the East and West Taurus zones (Leriche, 1995).
Reserves: In 1993, Noranda indicated that the East Taurus zone contains a 23 million ton reserve grading 0.3% Cu and 0.039% Mo (Leriche, 1995).
Commodities (Major) - Cu, Mo
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Porphyry Cu-Mo deposit (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 21a)
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25 valid minerals.
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ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Reference: Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155. |
ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Dickite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155. |
ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Jarosite Formula: KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155. |
ⓘ 'Limonite' Reference: Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155. |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155. |
ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Pyrophyllite Formula: Al2Si4O10(OH)2 Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Stibnite Formula: Sb2S3 Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ Svanbergite Formula: SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 Reference: Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
Kelley, K. D., Graham, G. E., Pfaff, K., Lowers, H. A., & Koenig, A. E. (2022). Indicator mineral analyses of stream-sediment samples using automated mineralogy and mineral chemistry: Applicability to exploration in covered terranes in eastern Alaska, USA. Ore Geology Reviews, 105021. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
ⓘ | Stibnite | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | var. Specularite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Jarosite | 7.BC.10 | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Svanbergite | 8.BL.05 | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | Dickite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Pyrophyllite | 9.EC.10 | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
H | ⓘ Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
B | Boron | |
B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
O | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
O | ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
O | ⓘ Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Al | ⓘ Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Al | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Si | ⓘ Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Si | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
P | ⓘ Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
S | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
S | ⓘ Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Fe | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite | Fe2O3 |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
Cu | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
As | Arsenic | |
As | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
Sr | Strontium | |
Sr | ⓘ Svanbergite | SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
Mo | Molybdenum | |
Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
Sb | Antimony | |
Sb | ⓘ Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
Au | Gold | |
Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Cobb, E.H., and Eberlein, G.D., 1980, Summaries of data on and lists of references to metallic and selected nonmetallic mineral deposits in the Big Delta and Tanacross quadrangles, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-1086, 77 p.
Eberlein, G.D., Chapman, R.M., Foster, H.L., and Gassaway, J.S., 1977, Map and table describing known metalliferous and selected nonmetalliferous mineral deposits in central Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 77-168-D, 132 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:1,000,000.
Foster, H.L., 1970, Reconnaissance geologic map of the Tanacross quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Geological Investigations Map I-593, 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000.
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