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Found Here
Geology and deposit
- Host rock
- Yuruari Formation — Schist, Siltstone, Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic), Tuff
- Associated rock
- Supamo Complex — Diorite, Granite
- Tectonic setting
- Greenstone Belt
- Deposit model
- 273: Low-sulfide Au-quartz vein
Ne Trending, Steeply Dipping Structures
Silicification, Sericitization
Mining history
- Status
- Prospect
Records and references
SIDDER, G.B., 1990, MINERAL OCCURRENCES IN THE GUIANA SHIELD, VENEZUELA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OPEN-FILE REPORT 90-16, 28 P., 1 OVER-SIZED SHEET. UNPUBLISHED REPORTS BY TECMIN/CVG (1986); SALAZAR (1987); FRANCO AND OTHERS (1989). LIRA, PEDRO, ORAL COMMUNICATION. MARSH, SHERMAN, PIERCE, H.A., SANCHEZ, HENRY, AND PAGE, N.J, (1992), THE GEOCHEMISTRY OF SIX GOLD-BEARING QUARTZ-CARBONATE TOURMALINE AREAS, ESTADO BOLIVAR, VENEZUELA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN [IN PRESS]. TECMIN EXPLORED 1984-1990CIMRI
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10060387 — view the source record
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Getting there
Location on Map
Coordinates: 7.54925, -60.78464
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Recommended Gear
Estwing E3-22P Rock Pick
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
The classic pocket reference for identifying over 600 rocks and minerals in North America.
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