Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - FB108; in the headwaters of Steele Creek), Fairbanks Mining District, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
64° 56' 38'' North , 147° 27' 21'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox | 417 (2011) | 7.8km |
| Farmers Loop | 4,853 (2017) | 12.1km |
| Badger | 19,482 (2011) | 16.4km |
| Fairbanks | 32,325 (2017) | 17.0km |
| College | 12,964 (2011) | 19.0km |
Location: The exact location of this lode prospect is uncertain; however, it is assumed that it is somewhere in the headwaters of Steele Creek where bedrock is exposed. This location is arbitrarily placed in the center of sec. 1, T. 1N., R. 1E., Fairbanks Meridian, but it could be miles away.
Geology: Mulligan (1974, p.13) reported that the Steele Creek lode prospect consisted of a quartz vein with sparse gold. There are no other references, and the exact location was not given. It is assumed that it is somewhere in the headwaters of Steele Creek where bedrock is exposed.
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Schist-hosted gold-quartz vein
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
1 valid mineral.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | FB108 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- North America PlatformPassive Margin
- Yukon-Tanana lower DomainDomain
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