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argillite [′är·jə‚līt] (petrology) A compact rock formed from siltstone, shale, or claystone but intermediate in degree of induration and structure between them and slate; argillite is more indurated than mudstone but lacks the fissility of shale. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Zone 2 was tested on section 9180E with hole ZK06-73, 30 metres behind ZK05-50, and successfully extended the gold mineralization down-dip to 115 metres and to 125 metres vertically in the argillite unit and to 145 metres vertically in the sandstone unit. The underlying geology is comprised of friable carbonaceous argillite overlain by Tertiary felsic tuff and quaternary ash. On Zone 4, core hole ZK06-68 (section 9300E) did not intersect the targeted argillite unit and returned low-grade values in the footwall sandstone. |
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