Aerial radiometric and magnetic reconnaissance survey of portions of Arizona--New Mexico, Mesa Quadrangle. [NURE program, 110 uranium anomalies]

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6457195· OSTI ID:6457195

The results of a high-sensitivity aerial gamma-ray spectrometer and magnetometer survey of the Mesa Quadrangle, Arizona, are presented. Statistical and geological analysis of the radiometric data revealed 110 uranium anomalies worthy of field checking as possible prospects. Sixty-three anomalies suggest the presence of vein-type uranium in acid igneous rocks of Tertiary to Mesozoic age. Twenty-three anomalies are related to Precambrian granites and three to Precambrian schists. The Dripping Spring Quartzite, which has the greatest possibility for mineralization in the Mesa Quadrangle, is associated with 16 anomalies. Six anomalies may indicate uranium mineralization in the potentially favorable Supai Formation in the northeastern part of the quadrangle. The presence of possible stratiform uranium deposits in basins is indicated by 35 anomalies in rocks varying in age from Quaternary to Cretaceous. Ranges appearing most favorable for uranium mineralization include Humbolt Mountain, West Granite-Herder Mountains area, Pine Mountain--Four Peaks area, Fish Creek--Iron Mountains area, Dripping Spring--Tortilla-Mescal Mountains zone, west side of Gila Mountains, Sierra Ancha, and east of the Sierra Ancha.

• Research Organization: Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, TX (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-13-1664
• OSTI ID: 6457195
• Report Number(s): GJBX-23(79)(Vol.2-A); TRN: 79-008845
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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