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Geology

Missouri University of Science and Technology

1959

<p>Geology -- Missouri -- Washington County<br />Geology

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A Study Of The Genesis Of The Krueger Zinc Deposit And The Near-By Barite Deposits Of The Potosi Quadrangle, Washington County, Missouri, Attilio Ligasacchi Jan 1959

A Study Of The Genesis Of The Krueger Zinc Deposit And The Near-By Barite Deposits Of The Potosi Quadrangle, Washington County, Missouri, Attilio Ligasacchi

Masters Theses

This thesis deals with the study of the genesis of the Krueger zinc deposit and the near-by barite deposits of the Potosi quadrangle, Washington County, Missouri.

The rocks outcropping in the quadrangle embrace Pre-Cambrian and Lower Paleozoic formations, the Potosi and Eminence being the most important formations with regard to the studied deposits.

The few structures present in the area of the vertical type and are more abundant in the southern part of the quadrangle.

Special emphasis is placed on the relationships between the barite, the associated sulfides, and the host rock.

Geometric and geochemical criteria are studied in detail …