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Maps showing mineralogical and geochemical data for heavy-mineral concentrates in the Tanacross quadrangle, Alaska

January 1, 1976

This series of maps showing the following data for heavy mineral concentrates: distribution and abundance of selected ore-related minerals, distribution and abundance of copper in the magnetic fraction, and distribution and abundance of lead, copper, tin, beryllium, tungsten and bismuth in the nonmagnetic fraction. The data are plotted on base maps showing generalized geology, base metal prospects in the Yukon-Tanana Upland, and the drainage pattern. The distribution and abundance of ore-related minerals (fig. A) were obtained by microscopic examination of the heavy-mineral concentrates. The number of mineral grains observed is shown in the map explanation. Figures B through H are geochemical maps showing the distribution and abundance of metals as determined by six-step semi-quantitative emission spectrography. The geochemical map symbols show sample sites and the actual values for the element in the sample as determined by spectrography. An explanation of sampling, preparation, and analytical procedure is given in Circular 734 which accompanies this folio. Complete analytical data for geochemical samples collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in the Tanacross quadrangle are available in an open-file report (O'Leary and others, 1976). 

Publication Year 1976
Title Maps showing mineralogical and geochemical data for heavy-mineral concentrates in the Tanacross quadrangle, Alaska
DOI 10.3133/mf767O
Authors R.B. Tripp, G.C. Curtin, G.W. Day, R. C. Karlson, S.P. Marsh
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series Number 767
Index ID mf767O
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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