National Uranium Resource Evaluation Program. Hydrogeochemical and stream sediment reconnaissance basic data for Plainview NTMS Quadrangle, Texas. Uranium Resource Evaluation Project
Results of a reconnaissance geochemical survey of the Plainview Quadrangle, Texas are reported. Field and laboratory data are presented for 969 groundwater samples and 571 stream sediment samples. Statistical and areal distributions of uranium and other possible uranium-related variables are displayed. A generalized geologic map of the survey area is provided, and pertinent geologic factors which may be of significance in evaluating the potential for uranium mineralization are briefly discussed. At least two different types of groundwater occur in the Plainview Quadrangle. One is associated with the Permian units and is characterized by high conductivity values with high concentrations of U, Mo, and sulfate. The other is associated with the Ogallala Aquifer System and is characterized by high alkalinity values and high concentrations of As, Li, Mo, Se, and V. Steam sediment results indicate that two distinct associations between uranium and other elements occur in the Plainview Quadrangle. An association consists of high soluble U values accompanied by relatively low total-to-soluble uranium ratios with high values for V, Li, and to a lesser extent, As and Se. This association is indicative of the type of secondary mineralization expected in sedimentary units which is related to commercial potential. The other association consists of high values of total U and high total-to-soluble U ratios with high values for Ba, Mn, Ti, Th, and Zr. This association is indicative of heavy and resistate mineral suites which are less favorable for commercial potential.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 6655364
- Report Number(s):
- K/UR-101; GJBX-92(78)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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