Geochemical and Mineral Assay Data for RAM Zinc-Lead-Silver Property

A geological report details mineralization and isotopic dating for the RAM zinc-lead-silver property in southwest Yukon Territory. It provides average assay results from grab samples, including 53.8 gm/t silver, 4.35% zinc, and 2.20% lead. The study includes K-Ar and Rb-Sr isotopic analyses with specific dates for regional rock formations.

Use Cases

• Correlate assay results for silver, zinc, and lead with proximity to the described Eocene stock and skarn locations.
• Analyze the relationship between K-Ar dates (e.g., 53.7 ±1.9 Ma for biotite) and Rb-Sr whole rock dates within the geological context.
• Model potential mineralization zones using described rock types like biotite-quartz pelitic schists, amphibolite, and marble.
• Validate geological age models by comparing the 143 Ma possible whole rock date with maximum age constraints of 200 Ma.

Strengths

• Provides specific quantitative assay averages: 53.8 gm/t silver, 4.35% zinc, and 2.20% lead.
• Includes precise isotopic dating results with error margins, such as a K-Ar date of 106 ±4 Ma for hornblende.
• Contains detailed geological descriptions of rock units and their spatial relationships.

Limitations

• Data is presented as a descriptive report without a structured, machine-readable table or defined column schema.
• Sample size for assays and isotopic dates is not explicitly stated, limiting statistical analysis.
• The report focuses on a single property, reducing generalizability for regional models.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Geological field study and laboratory isotopic analysis (K-Ar, Rb-Sr).

Time Range

Includes isotopic dates ranging from possible Precambrian to Eocene (43 Ma).

Freshness

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Geography

RAM zinc-lead-silver property, southwest Yukon Territory (NTS 105D/4).