| Abstract: | Based on field studies, the Fossil Springs Roadless Area in central Arizona is concluded to have little promise for the occurrence of mineral or energy resources. Rocks in the Supai Formation (Pennsylvanian-Permian) near the central part of the roadless area contain widespread but spotty copper mineralization and trace amounts of uranium. Analyses obtained during the study define geochemical anomalies in two portions of the area that remain unexplained. The suites of anomalous metals suggest the possibility of hydrothermal veins and the presence of ultramafic rocks; neither were found in the field. Although there is little promise for the occurrence of mineral resources in the Fossil Springs Roadless Area, studies to identify the source of the geochemical anomalies could have valuable implications for regional studies and mineral exploration in the surrounding area. |
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| Citation Author: | Beard, L. S.; Ellis, C. E. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States) |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | FOSSIL SPRINGS ROADLESS AREA, ARIZONA.; 1984; Article; Journal; Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States); Beard, L. S.; Ellis, C. E. |
| Citation Start Page: | 62 |
| Citation Volume: | 1 |
| Citation Year: | 1984 |
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| Text: | FOSSIL SPRINGS ROADLESS AREA, ARIZONA.; 1984; Article; Journal; Geological Survey Professional Paper (United States); Beard, L. S.; Ellis, C. E. |
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| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 1984 00:00 -0600 |
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