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Silicification

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si·lic·i·fy  (s-ls-f)
v. si·lic·i·fied, si·lic·i·fy·ing, si·lic·i·fies
v.tr.
To convert into or impregnate with silica.
v.intr.
To become converted into or impregnated with silica.

si·lici·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.


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The targets exhibit multiple episodes of silicification, brecciation, alteration and gold-silver values and ratios typical of the upper levels of gold-silver mineralized systems in the district.
The second property, Cerro Pedernal, is located in northwest El Salvador and is a concession that covers 50 sq kms centered on an extensive area of Tertiary volcanic and sedimentary rocks hosting high-level, low-sulfidation epithermal silicification and alteration.
Michael Schaffer, Case CEO stated, "Previous drilling on the property completed by Trio Gold confirms that the geological and alteration features common to all deposits on the Carlin Trend exist at Rodeo Creek, namely NW&NE-trending faults with decalcification, silicification and argillization within the highly prospective Popovich Formation, currently the host to 85% of all deposits along the Carlin Trend.
 
 
 
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