Trace Elements Reconnaissance on the South Fork of Quartz Creek, Northeastern Seward Peninsula, Alaska

Abstract: Two uranium-bearing minerals, uranothorianite and thorite (?), were found in the stream gravels of the main branch of the South Fork of Quartz Creek, a tributary of the Kiwalik River. Although the bedrock source of the minerals was not located, the radioactive material was traced in slope...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Killeen, P. L., White, Max Gregg
Other Authors: Geological Survey (U.S.), U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Raw Materials Operations.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Geological Survey (U.S.) 1950
Subjects:
Uranium ores > Alaska
Mines and mineral resources > Alaska
South Fork
Seward Peninsula
Alaska
Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc304365/
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Summary:Abstract: Two uranium-bearing minerals, uranothorianite and thorite (?), were found in the stream gravels of the main branch of the South Fork of Quartz Creek, a tributary of the Kiwalik River. Although the bedrock source of the minerals was not located, the radioactive material was traced in slope wash well above the stream gravel. A detailed investigation of the area with more sensitive counters might reveal the source of the minerals and localities where the minerals are sufficiently concentrated to be minable.

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