Geological and Geochemical Data for the Amaruq Gold Deposit in Nunavut

This dataset comprises analytical and field data supporting a 2024 doctoral thesis on the Amaruq gold deposit in Nunavut, Canada. It includes geochronological (U–Pb, 40Ar/39Ar), whole-rock geochemical, mineral chemistry (microprobe), LA-ICP-MS on metallic phases, structural field measurements, and sample inventories from outcrops and drill holes.

Use Cases

• Analyze U–Pb and 40Ar/39Ar geochronological data to constrain the timing of mineralization events.
• Use whole-rock geochemical data to model the petrogenesis and hydrothermal alteration of the deposit.
• Correlate structural field measurements with mineral chemistry data to interpret polyphase deformation history.
• Integrate LA-ICP-MS data on metallic phases with sample inventories to assess gold distribution patterns.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated, multidisciplinary doctoral research project completed in 2024.
• Covers multiple analytical domains including geochronology, geochemistry, mineralogy, and structural geology.
• Specifically focuses on the Amaruq gold deposit within the Churchill Province, providing localized detail.

Limitations

• The dataset scope is defined by a single thesis project, limiting its generalizability to other deposits.
• Sample size and spatial coverage are constrained to the specific study area of the Amaruq deposit.
• Data structure and completeness are unknown as column details and row counts are not provided.

Provenance

Source

Doctoral thesis deposited at the Université du Québec à Montréal in May 2024.

Collection Method

Data acquired through multidisciplinary field and laboratory studies for the thesis.

Freshness

Data was last updated in February 2026 and is associated with a thesis deposited in May 2024.

Geography

Amaruq gold deposit, western Churchill Province, Nunavut, Canada.