Geochemical characterization of the Mt. Harvard 15-minute quadrangle, Colorado, using NURE data

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:6822285

Ludlam, J R

The geochemical characteristics of the Mt. Harvard 15-minute quadrangle, Colorado, were identified using data from National Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) detailed and reconnaissance geochemical and geophysical surveys. Statistical and cartographic techniques developed during the NURE program were applied to the data, and the results were compared with published geologic mapping, geologic studies, and mineral-occurrence information. Interpretations based on these comparisons resulted in the identification of distinct geochemical environments which represent differing rock types, geologic structures, and mineral-occurrence or -deposit areas. Fifteen areas that have geochemical characteristics indicative of mineral deposits were delineated in this study. Nine of the areas contain elemental data that indicate known and potential base- and precious-metal deposits; four of the areas contain elemental data indicative of uranium deposits; and two of the areas contain data indicative of pegmatite deposits.

• Research Organization: Bendix Field Engineering Corp., Grand Junction, CO (USA). Grand Junction Operations
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76GJ01664
• OSTI ID: 6822285
• Report Number(s): GJBX-6(84); ON: TI84016744
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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