Stratigraphy, structure and geochemistry of the Horse Canyon disseminated Gold Mine, Eureka Co., Nevada

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Hefner, Melody L.

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1992

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en_US

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geology , Horse Canyon , gold , ore deposits , Roberts Mountains thrust , hydrothermal mineralization , silicification , geochemistry , mining , limestone , dikes , folds , faults , shear zones , fractures , solution cavities , alteration , disseminated gold , Eureka County , Nevada , stratigraphy , Mackay Science Project

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The Horse Canyon gold deposit is hosted by Devonian Wenban Limestone (lower plate), and Ordovician Vivini Formation (upper plate). The Roberts Mountains thrust runs through the deposit.

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University of Nevada, Reno

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