Geochemical-geophysical investigations, Fairbanks district

Authors

• L.E. Heiner
• E.H. Beistline
• D.W. Moody
• B.I. Thomas
• J.E. Wallis
• J.C. Loperfido
• R.J. Peterson
• E.N. Wolff

Document Type

Technical Report

Abstract

Trace element distribution in a subarctic valley in the Cleary Hill area of the Fairbanks gold district has been studied. Zinc and arsenic have been found excellent pathfinder elements for auriferous deposits. Methods of analysis for copper, lead, zinc, molybdenum, silver and arsenic as well as heavy metals are discussed. The University of Alaska method #2 has been improved, Terrain, slope, and frozen ground have little effect upon the distribution of trace elements associated with the Cleary H i l l vein. A new method for the determination of zinc using dilute acid is proposed. Analysis of geochemical data by trend surface procedures proved effective for localization of anomalies.

Publication Date

4-17-1967

Recommended Citation

Heiner, L.E.; Beistline, E.H.; Moody, D.W.; Thomas, B.I.; Wallis, J.E.; Loperfido, J.C.; Peterson, R.J.; and Wolff, E.N., "Geochemical-geophysical investigations, Fairbanks district" (1967). MIRL Report Publications . 15.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_mirl_report_pubs/15

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/1061