Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World

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Haycock Property

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Occurrence number: 
031-00-113
Country: 
Canada
Region: 
Quebec
Location: 
Longitude: -75.73, Latitude: 45.55
Carbonatite: 
Yes

In the Haycock Mine the iron mineralization is related to veins adjacent to which is a zone of fenitization. This involves development of phlogopite, eckermannite, apatite, aegirine, hematite, calcite, baryte and quartz. Thought to be contemporaneous with the Meach Lake carbonatites.

References: 

HOGARTH, D.D. and MOORE, J.M. 1972. Geology of the National Capital area. 24th International Geological Congress, Montreal, Excursion Guide, B-23 to B-27: 14-5.

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