Abu Anz Ore Occurrence

EG / Al Bahr al Ahmar

•25.56611, 34.56803View on Map Open in Google Maps

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Abu Anz Ore Occurrence is a known mineral occurrence, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Basmenet Rocks (Limestone). Reported specimens include Galena, Sphalerite.

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Found Here

GalenaSphalerite

Geology and deposit

Host rock: Basmenet Rocks — Limestone
Orebody form: LENTICULAR AND IRREGULAR
Tectonic setting: The Sediments Lie Monoclinically Gently Dipping Towards The Sea

Structure

Unconformity Existsbetween Basement Rocks And Miocene, A Fault Of Nw Strike 340 Degrees Dipping 65-75 Degrees Se

Ore control

Lead,Zinc Mineralization Is Confined To The Above Mmio Marl Horizon And To The Contact Between Clay And Limestones

Mining history

Status: Occurrence

Records and references

Cited references

SRC. REF: REPORT ON GENERALIZATION OF GEOLOGICAL DATA ON MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE U.A.R. CARRIED OUT UNDER CONTRACT 1247 IN 1966-1968 KOCHINREPORT ON GENERALIZATION OF GEOLOGICAL DATA ON MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE U.A.R. CARRIED UNDER CONTRACT 1247 IN 1966-68 KOCHIN AND BASSYUN1955 PROSPECTING INVESTIGATIONS AMIN,MOHAMED1956 GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS EL SHAZLY

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10079524 — view the source record

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Coordinates: 25.56611, 34.56803

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