Main commodities | Zn |
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Ore minerals | chalcopyrite; pyrite; pyrrhotite; sphalerite |
Quadrangle map, 1:250,000-scale | CV |
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Quadrangle map, 1:63,360-scale | C-4 |
Latitude | 60.675 |
Longitude | -145.288 |
Nearby scientific data | Find additional scientific data near this location |
Location and accuracy | This occurrence is at an elevation of about 1800 feet at the northwest edge of Scott Glacier. It is in the center of sec. 7, T. 14 S., R. 1 E., of the Copper River Meridian. Accuracy of the location is within 1000 ft. This site is location C-15 of Jansons and others (1984). |
Geologic descriptionThis occurrence consists of talus blocks of slate and greenstone at the base of iron-stained outcrop. The slate contains chalcopyrite, pyrite, and sphalerite. The greenstone contains chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite (Jansons and others, 1984). Host rocks mapped as part of the Tertiary Orca Group (Nelson and others, 1985). Three grab samples contained from 210 ppm to 0.77% Zn. | |
Geologic map unit | (-145.289994633586, 60.6744756461685) |
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Workings or exploration | Three grab samples contained from 210 ppm to 0.77% Zn. |
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Indication of production | None |
Additional commentsSite is in the Chugach National Forest. |
MRDS Number | 10307382 |
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References | |
Reporters | S.W. Nelson, Anchorage, AK |
Last report date | 6/10/2000 |