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Marwani - Los Caribes

VE / Bolivar
6.99455, -60.74047View on MapOpen in Google Maps
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Marwani - Los Caribes is a mineral prospect in Bolivar, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Phyllite, Chert, Mafic Volcanic Rock, within the Guayana Shield setting. Reported specimens include Gold; logged ore minerals are Gold.

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Gold

Geology and deposit

Host rock
Phyllite, Chert, Mafic Volcanic Rock
Orebody form
VEIN
Tectonic setting
Guayana Shield
Deposit model
273: Low-sulfide Au-quartz vein
Ore minerals
Gold

Mining history

Status
Prospect

Records and references

Cited references

SIDDER, G.B., 1990, MINERAL OCCURRENCES IN THE GUIANA SHIELD, VENEZUELA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OPEN-FILE REPORT 90-16, 28 PCIMRI

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10060391view the source record

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Coordinates: 6.99455, -60.74047

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