Geology and recognition criteria for uraniferous humate deposits, Grants Uranium Region, New Mexico. Final report

摘要: The geology of the uraniferous humate uranium deposits Grants Uranium Region, northwestern New Mexico, is summarized. most important conclusions this study are enumerated. Although geologic characteristics Region obviously not common in world, neither they bizarre or coincidental. source known with certainty. depositional environment host sediments was apparently mid and distal portions a wet alluvial fan system. influence structural control on location accumulation now supported by considerable data. possess numerous which influenced formation deposits. Ilmenite-magnetite distribution within potential sandstones believed to be simplest useful regional alteration pattern related type deposit. A method presented for organizing observations into what referred as recognition criteria. United States new districts similar judged low based upon presently available information. Continuing studies depositsmore » desirable three particular areas.« less