A reconnaissance for uranium in New Mexico, 1953
Circular
354
By: Roy Lee Griggs
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Abstract
In the fall of 1953 a reconnaissance for uranium was made in the Datil area of west-central New Mexico, and in the Cerrillos mining district, the Glorieta and Tecolote districts, and the Las Vegas and Colfax sill areas of north-central to northeastern New Mexico. Traces of radioactive materials were detected at many places, and deposits of uranium minerals, which may be of possible economic significance, were found near the village of Datil. Small amounts of uranium are widespread in sandstone beds in the Mesaverde formation. The sample of highest grade contained 0. 056 percent
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Griggs, R.L., 1954, A reconnaissance for uranium in New Mexico, 1953: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 354, ii, 9 p. :illus., maps. ;27 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir354.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A reconnaissance for uranium in New Mexico, 1953 |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 354 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir354 |
| Year Published | 1954 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | [U.S. Geological Survey], |
| Description | ii, 9 p. :illus., maps. ;27 cm. |