Geology and mineral resources of the Congonhas district, Minas Gerais, Brazil. A study of pre-Cambrian sedimentary iron formation and associated deposits of hematite and manganese ores.

Author/creator Guild, Philip White, 1915-
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1957.
Descriptionv, 90 pages illustrations, maps (some color) color profiles, tables 29 cm.
Subjects

Variant title Congonhas district, Minas Gerais, Brazil
SeriesGeological Survey (U.S.). Professional paper 290
Geological Survey professional paper 290. ^A16492
Contents A study of pre-Cambrian sedimentary iron formation and associated deposits of hematite and manganese ores -- Prepared in cooperation with the Departmento Nacional da Produça͠o Mineral of Brazil under the auspices of the International Cooperation Administration of the United States Dept. of State.
Contents Abstract -- Introduction -- Iron region of central Minas Gerais -- Congonhas district -- Location, culture, and communications -- Topographic features -- Previous geologic investigations -- Present investigation -- Acknowledgments -- Geologic setting -- General features -- Regional setting -- Congonhas district -- Basement rocks -- Metamorphosed sedimentary rocks -- Minas series -- Lower group -- Middle group -- Upper group -- Green-schist sequence -- Itacolumí series -- Intrusive rocks -- Ultramafic rocks -- Granodiorite -- Basic dike rocks -- Vein quartz -- Quartz-kyanite-pyrophyllite veins -- Quartz-specularite veins -- "Cleavage" quartz -- Structure -- Structural elements of the metamorphic rocks -- Planar elements -- Linear elements -- Joints -- Major structural features -- Folds -- Thrust faults -- Engenho fault -- Deep-focus faults -- Other faults -- Structure of the Congonhas lowland -- Metamorphism -- Regional metamorphism -- Highland areas -- Lowland areas -- Thermal metamorphism -- The green-schist problem -- Physiographic development -- Surficial deposits -- Residual deposits -- Laterite and canga -- Weathering products of dolomite -- Alluvium -- Geology of mineral deposits -- Iron -- Itabirite -- Chemical and physical nature -- Origin -- Hematite ores -- Deposits -- Mineralogic and chemical nature -- Structure and texture -- Physical properties -- Origin -- Surficial iron deposits -- Residual deposits formed by mechanical processes -- Deposits formed by chemical processes -- Manganese -- Deposits in dolomite -- Deposits in itabirite -- Deposits in clastic rocks -- Ocher -- Bauxite -- Steatite -- Talc -- Gold -- Mining -- Iron -- History and production -- Owners and operators -- Reserves -- Itabirite -- Hematite -- Surficial ores -- Mines and potential producing areas -- Casa de Pedra -- Serra do Batateiro -- Serra da Bôa Vista-das Almas -- Pico do Engenho -- Serra do Mascate -- Fábrica -- Fábrica to Vigia -- Vigia to São Julião -- East of São Julião -- Northern belt -- Serra do Pires -- Manganese -- History and past production -- Mines and prospects -- Burnier district -- Vigia -- Serra do Pires area -- Poc̦o Fundo -- Serra da Bôa Vista -- Bocaina -- Other manganese deposits in phyllite -- Potential future production -- Ocher -- Steatite -- Talc -- Dolomite -- Quartz -- Selected bibliography -- Index.
Abstract A study of pre-Cambrian sedimentary iron formation and associated deposits of hematite and manganese ores.
Local noteJoyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9.
General notePart of illustrative matter is folded in pocket.
General notePrepared in cooperation with the Departmento Nacional da Produça͠o Mineral of Brazil under the auspices of the International Cooperation Administration of the United States Dept. of State.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 86-87).
LCCNgs 57000209
Govt. docs number I 19.16:290
Govt. docs number I 19.16:288-291

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