Uranium distribution in iron veins in Israel.

S. Ilani, J. Kronfeld, A. Pinchasov

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Abstract

Uranium-series nuclides are responsible for the gamma -ray anomalies associated with iron veins in Israel; Th and K contributions are negligible. The U content in hand samples is as high as 2000 ppm. Uranium, like a variety of other trace elements encountered, is disseminated within the Fe phases and does not form independent minerals even at high concentrations. The richest U content is found in hematite. Goethite, derived from the alteration of hematite, contains less U, but still considerably more than the U-poor marine carbonate host rocks, generally of Cretaceous age.-from Authors

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)159-174
Number of pages16
JournalUranium
Volume4
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

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