Aerial radiometric and magnetic reconnaissance survey of portions of Arizona--New Mexico, Nogales Quadrangle. [NURE program; 47 uranium anomalies]
The results of a high-sensitivity aerial gamma-ray spectrometer and magnetometer survey of the Nogales Quadrangle, Arizona, are presented. Statistical and geological analysis of the radiometric data revealed 47 uranium anomalies worthy of field checking as possible prospects. Twenty-one anomalies suggest the presence of vein-type uranium in acid intrusives, and 16 anomalies may denote the same type of mineralization in acid volcanics. These anomalies also mark source areas for possible sedimentary deposits. Nine anomalies may represent sedimentary uranium, but many of these may be anomalous clastics deposited in low-background material. The ranges that appear most favorable for uranium mineralization are the Quinlan, Sierrita, Pajarito, Atascosa, Santa Rita, Patagonia, and Huachuca Mountains.
- Research Organization:
- Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-13-1664
- OSTI ID:
- 6451194
- Report Number(s):
- GJBX-23(79)(Vol.2-E); TRN: 79-008849
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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GAMMA SPECTROSCOPY
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
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