Structure, mineralogy and geochemistry of the Amesmessa gold ore deposit in the Algerian Sahara
https://doi.org/10.32454/0016-7762-2015-3-35-43
Abstract
The geological structure, mineralogical and geochemical features of the Amesmessa gold quartz-vein type ore deposit located in In-Uzzal region of Hoggar shield (the Algerian Sahara) are described. The ore-bearing object has Proterozoic age and belongs to the gold - quartz - low-sulfide formation. The basis of its structure and a typical geological setting of the ore veins location are the fault paragenesis that had arisen in a process of the development of a big fault zone during the Ebourneisky tectonic and magmatic cycle. This object belongs to a formation typical for the metallogenic zones of the green belts of the ancient shields and has good prospects of accumulation of the ore resource potential.
About the Authors
E. . Aouli
Russian State Geological Prospecting University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
S. V. Belov
Limited Liability Company «OZGEO»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Aouli E., Belov S.V. Structure, mineralogy and geochemistry of the Amesmessa gold ore deposit in the Algerian Sahara. Proceedings of higher educational establishments. Geology and Exploration. 2015;(3):35-43. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32454/0016-7762-2015-3-35-43
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