Geological classification of Canadian gold deposits / by K. H. Poulsen, F. Robert and B. Dubé. : M42-540E

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Classifications of ore deposits provide essential frameworks for designing exploration strategies, evaluating prospects, and performing resource assessments of selected areas. This paper proposes a geological classification of lode gold deposits, based largely on the nature of the ore and on the geological settings of the deposits. Sixteen common types of bedrock gold deposits are distinguished and their main geological attributes summarized. They do not correspond to an equal number of genetic types: many of these deposit types represent different components of larger hydrothermal systems and are genetically related.

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Department/Agency Geological Survey of Canada.
Title Geological classification of Canadian gold deposits / by K. H. Poulsen, F. Robert and B. Dubé.
Series title Bulletin0068-7626540
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Paper
Other formats CD-ROM-[English], Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "This paper proposes a geological classification of lode gold deposits, based largely on the nature of the ore and on the geological settings of the deposits. Sixteen common types of bedrock gold deposits are distinguished and their main geological attributes summarized."--Abstract.
Résumés en français
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Natural Resources Canada. 2000.
Binding Softcover
Description 106p. : illus., maps, references, tables ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-660-17882-6
ISSN 0068-7626
Catalogue number
  • M42-540E
Subject terms Gold
Geology
Classification
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