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2006 Field Report: Aputitooq Mountain, Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet (64V2 Syd) and Itilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss Complex Sampling (Parts of UTM Zone 22NW) Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess 1. 2. 1 2 . Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5 . Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia 2006 Field Report: Aputitooq Mountain, Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet (64V2 Syd) and Itilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss Complex Sampling (Parts of UTM Zone 22NW) Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess 1. 2. 1 2 . Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5 . Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia 2006 Field Report: Aputitooq Mountain, Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet (64V2 Syd) and Itilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss Complex Sampling (Parts of UTM Zone 22NW) V and Joe Hiess 1. 2. enessa Bennett 1. Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5 2. Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

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  • 2006 Field Report:Aputitooq Mountain, Northwest Kapisillit

    Map Sheet (64V2 Syd) andItilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss Complex Sampling

    (Parts of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess1. 2.

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    2

    . Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5

    . Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University

    Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

    2006 Field Report:Aputitooq Mountain, Northwest Kapisillit

    Map Sheet (64V2 Syd) andItilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss Complex Sampling

    (Parts of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess1. 2.

    1

    2

    . Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5

    . Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University

    Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

    2006 Field Report:Aputitooq Mountain, Northwest Kapisillit

    Map Sheet (64V2 Syd) andItilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss Complex Sampling

    (Parts of UTM Zone 22NW)

    V and Joe Hiess1. 2.

    enessa Bennett

    1. Department of Earth Sciences, MUN, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, A1B 3X5

    2. Research School of Earth Sciences, Australian National University

    Canberra ACT 0200, Australia

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    INTRODUCTION and OBJECTIVES

    The following descriptive notes accompany 1:50 000 scale hard copy geologic maps

    completed by the authors and given to GEUS following completion of the 2006 field season.

    The report outlines the results of bedrock mapping completed in the northwestern region of

    the Kapisillit Map sheet in the vicinity of Aputitooq mountain and Itilleq Fjord, representing

    parts of UTM zone 22NW (Figs. 1 & 2). Individual traverse spacing was at a density of 1 to

    3 km, appropriate for final map compilation at between 1: 50 000 and 1: 100 000 scale. 1: 40

    000 scale black and white photographs were used to construct a working geologic map for

    each respective area. Geologic datasets were then transferred onto 1:50 000 scale topographic

    basemaps, which will ultimately be used for final 1: 100 000 scale compilation.

    The two areas described in this report were mapped by Joe Hiess (Australian National

    University; Ph. D candidate) and Venessa Bennett (Memorial University of Newfoundland;

    Post doctoral fellow) during the interval from July 9 - 27th. Work was completed out of four

    helicopter camps, three in map area 1, Aputitooq mountain and one in map area 2, Itilleq

    Fjord (Fig. 2). The report is divided into two parts, the first describing the geology of map

    area 1, Aputitooq mountain and the second, outlining the geology of map area 2, Itilleq

    Fjord. Two appendices are also provided. Appendix 1 provides a photographic database

    consisting of representative images of each major mappable unit. Appendix 2 provides

    details on the application of digital mapping techniques during 2006 mapping season.

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  • Kapisillit Map SheetKapisillit Map SheetKapisillit Map SheetKapisillit Map Sheet

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    Figure 1: (A)(B)

    Regional satellite image of southwest Greenland with Kapisillit map sheet location marked. Image extracted fromGoogle Earth. Part of geological map of southwest Greenland, Sheet 2, Frederikshab Isblank - S ndre Str mfjord. Inset

    map shows location within Greenland. Location of the Kapisillit map sheet marked.ø øC

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  • Map Area 1

    Map Area 2

    Allukersuaq

    Camp 1Camp 1Camp 1

    Camp 2Camp 2Camp 2

    Camp 3Camp 3Camp 3

    Camp 4Camp 4Camp 4

    Figure 2: 1: 100 000 scalecompilation map of Kapisillitarea (modified after Friend 2005).Location of two designated mapareas and camp sites described inreport are marked.

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  • PART IAputitooq Mountain

    Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet(Part of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess

    PART IAputitooq Mountain

    Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet(Part of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess

    PART IAputitooq Mountain

    Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet(Part of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Venessa Bennett and Joe Hiess

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    1.0 OVERVIEW – Aputitooq mountain map area, northwest Kapisillit Map

    Sheet

    Bedrock mapping of the northwest Kapisillit map sheet between the latitude of -50o 21’W

    and -50o 10’W and longitude of 64o 17’N and 64o 25’N took place out of three helicopter

    camps from July 9 - 14th (1 - UTM 22NW 534511 7136266), 15-20th (2 - UTM 22NW

    534275 7133108) and 24- 28th (3 - UTM 22NW 533123 7137809), respectively. Results of

    previous mapping in the area are shown in Fig. 3A. Five main lithological units were

    recognized, including the Nuuk and Amitsoq gneisses, amphibolite, metasediment and an

    anorthosite package. Additionally, a regional synform-antiform pair are shown to deform

    these lithologies. The synformal structure is centred on Aputitooq mountain, which reaches

    an elevation of 1126 meters above sea level. The primary objectives for 2006 fieldwork were

    to:

    (1) Map the region in sufficient detail to generate a 1: 50 000 scale geologic map.

    (2) To better understand the complexity of the regional fold structures as mapped on the

    existing compilation (Fig. 3A)

    (3) Attempt to understand the tectonostratigraphy of the Aputitooq Mountain synform

    with particular focus on its’ relationship to known occurrences of the Itsaq Gneiss

    Complex.

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    (An): Anorthosite -Leucogabbro

    (Agn): Amitsoq Gneisses,tonalitic - granodioritic(~ 3700 Ma)

    (A): Amphibolite;Undifferentiated

    (Ngn): Nuuk Gneisses, Bt-Hbl bearing tonaliticto granodioritic orthogneisses (~ 2800 - 3050 Ma).

    (Ms): Metasediments

    NgnNgn

    AA

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    MsMs

    AnAn

    A Map Area 1

    U-Pb Geochronology Sample Sites

    492206

    492234

    492218,492219,492220

    492202

    492209

    Camp Sites1 km1 km1 km

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    1 km1 km1 km

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    64 20’No

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    Map Area 1

    C

    C

    Figure 3:(A)

    (D)

    Map area 1 location map with camp site and U-Pb geochronology localities marked (modified after FriendKapisillit compiliation map 2005); Existing geologicalcompilation for map area 1. Extracted from Sheet 2,geological map of SW Greenland, Frederikshab Isblank -S ndre Str mfjord. atellite image of Map area 1. Imageextracted from Google Earth.

    (B)

    (C) S2

    N.b. JMH U-Pbgeochronology localities not marked

    ø ø006 geological map of

    Aputitooq Mtn synform (Heiss and Bennett).

    1 km1 km1 km

    D

    Bt-Hbl TTG GneissBt-Hbl TTG GneissBt-Hbl TTG GneissAmphibolite-

    Pegmatiteunit

    Amphibolite-Pegmatite

    unit

    Amphibolite-Pegmatite

    unit

    Bt-granodioriticorthogneiss

    Bt-granodioriticorthogneiss

    Bt-granodioriticorthogneiss

    PolyphaseTTG

    orthogneisscomplex

    PolyphaseTTG

    orthogneisscomplex

    PolyphaseTTG

    orthogneisscomplex

    PinkGranitePink

    GranitePink

    Granite

    Anorthosite-mafic

    complex

    Anorthosite-mafic

    complex

    Anorthosite-mafic

    complex

    Mafic-intermediate

    gneiss

    Mafic-intermediate

    gneiss

    Mafic-intermediate

    gneiss

    Heterogeneoussupracrustal

    package

    Heterogeneoussupracrustal

    package

    Heterogeneoussupracrustal

    package

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    2.0 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

    2.1 Synopsis

    The Aputitooq mountain map area is consists of 8 map units that have been

    intercalated and deformed into a first-order synform-antiform structure. The map units

    include, biotite – hornblende TTG gneiss, a heterogeneous amphibolite – pegmatite unit,

    biotite-bearing orthogneiss, a heterogeneous compositional zoned supracrustal package, a

    polyphase heterogeneous TTG gneiss complex, weakly deformed granite, anorthosite

    complex and an intermediate heterogeneous gneiss-amphibolite unit. Interplay between

    elevation and structural topology of the tectonostratigraphic package controls the outcrop

    pattern illustrated in Fig 3D. Four deformation events are interpreted for the area (Dn to

    Dn+4) and are divided into to pre- and post-assembly phases based on continuity of specific

    structural attributes between map units. The area has a complex polymetamorphic history and

    all map units have experienced at least one episode of amphibolite facies metamorphism. The

    synchoneity of this event is unconstrained. Additionally, several packages are characterized

    by mineral assemblages indicative of upper-amphibolite to granulite facies conditions and

    textures supporting a polymetamorphic history (e.g. the heterogeneous, compositionally

    zoned supracrustal package), which contrast to other map units (e.g. Bt-Hbl banded TTG

    orthogneiss, polyphase heterogeneous TTG orthogneiss, weakly deformed granite) that have

    not attained these metamorphic grades. The heterogeneous supracrustal package contains

    numerous gossans along its strike length, which are locally mineralized (Cp+Py?). Where

    observed, mineralization is accompanied by low-grade Ep+Qtz+Chl alteration and a late, SW

    trending shear zone. Lithological, structural and metamorphic differences that characterize

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    the tectonostratigraphic package suggest vertical stacking of different tectonic terranes was

    an important accretion mechanism that controlled the formation of Aputitooq mountain map

    area.

    2.2 Lithologies

    The reader is referred to Appendix 1, which provides a detailed photographic

    database to accompany each of the following descriptions of representative map units

    identified in the map area. Plutonic compositional names were determined using QAPF

    classification scheme of Streckeisen (1978) and mineral abbreviations are after Kretz (1983).

    Eight main lithological units were identified, including;

    a) Biotite – Hornblende TTG gneiss.

    b) Heterogeneous Amphibolite – Pegmatite unit

    c) Biotite-Bearing Orthogneiss

    d) Heterogeneous Supracrustal Package

    e) Polyphase Heterogeneous TTG Gneiss Complex

    f) Weakly Deformed Granite

    g) Anorthosite - leucogabbro complex

    h) Intermediate Composition Heterogeneous Gneiss-Amphibolite

    With the exception of the anorthosite - leucogabbro complex and intermediate gneiss

    – amphibolite units (g and h, respectively), the following lithological descriptions

    proceed from structurally lowest to highest, as they occur in the Aputitooq mountain

    synform (refer to Fig. 4 for tectonostratigraphy).

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    HomogeneousBanded OrthogneissHomogeneousBanded OrthogneissHomogeneousBanded Orthogneiss

    Mafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite Unit

    Bt GranodioriticOrthogneissBt GranodioriticOrthogneissBt GranodioriticOrthogneiss

    Gossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal Package

    Pink GranitePink GranitePink Granite

    Leucogabbro-Tonalite-Anorthosite ComplexLeucogabbro-Tonalite-Anorthosite ComplexLeucogabbro-Tonalite-Anorthosite Complex

    Polyphase Orthogneiss ComplexPolyphase Orthogneiss ComplexPolyphase Orthogneiss Complex

    Synform HingeSynform HingeSynform Hinge

    Antiform HingeAntiform HingeAntiform Hinge

    E

    1 km1 km1 km

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    A

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    Gossanous SupracrustalPackageGossanous SupracrustalPackageGossanous SupracrustalPackage

    Bt GranodioriticOrthogneissBt GranodioriticOrthogneissBt GranodioriticOrthogneiss

    Mafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite Unit

    FOLD PLUNGEFOLD PLUNGEFOLD PLUNGE

    D

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    HomogeneousBanded OrthogneissHomogeneousBanded OrthogneissHomogeneousBanded Orthogneiss

    Mafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite -Pegmatite Unit

    Bt GranodioriticOrthogneissBt GranodioriticOrthogneissBt GranodioriticOrthogneiss

    Gossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal Package

    Polyphase Orthogneiss ComplexPolyphase Orthogneiss ComplexPolyphase Orthogneiss Complex

    Pink GranitePink GranitePink Granite

    C

    Figure 4: (A) (B) (C)(D) (E)

    Photo profiles across Aputitooq mountain illustrating tectonostratigraphy defining regional synformal structure. Satellite image with location of profiles marked. Existing geological compilation map. NW-SEprofile 1. NW-SE profile 2. NE-SW profile.

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    2.2a Biotite – Hornblende TTG gneiss.

    A medium grained tonalitic to granodioritic banded orthogneiss, with subordinate, but

    variable dioritic to gabbroic compositional banding comprises the lowermost structural levels

    of the Aputitooq mountain synform and represents the most abundant unit in the map area

    (Figs. 3, 4; Appendix 1A). Banding ranges from ca. 1 to 40 cm in thickness and consists of;

    (a) leucosomal layering (Qtz-Pl-Kfs-Hbl; granodioritic composition) parallel to sub

    parallel to pre-existing gneissosity, (Appendix 1A - A, D, E),

    (b) medium-grained granitic injection banding (Appendix 1A – B, C) and

    (c) compositional banding (Appendix 1A).

    Locally, the orthogneiss contains decimeter-scale lenses of coarse-grained amphibolite (Hbl-

    Bt-Plag +/- Grt) and paragneiss ranging from semi-pelitic to intermediate (psammitic?) in

    composition (Grt-Bt-Plag-Qtz +/-Sil; Appendix 1A- H-K). The consistency of the banding of

    this orthogneiss makes in distinct from a overlying orthogneiss bodies occurring at

    structurally higher levels. Inferred metasedimentary units within the orthogneiss are fine- to

    medium-grained migmatites and have undergone at least one phase of leucosome

    development during metamorphism. Leucosomes are parallel – subparallel to a pre-exisiting

    Bt schistosity and consist of the assemblage Grt+Qtz+Pl+Kfs (Grt

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    which constrains the unit to ca. 2925 Ma and thus suggests the unit forms part of the

    Kapisillik terrane. An earlier compilation map of the area correlates the orthogneiss unit to

    the Nuuk gneiss (Fig. 3A). Further U-Pb geochronology in the Aputitooq mountain synform

    area will be undertaken to test these correlations.

    2.2b Heterogeneous Amphibolite

    A heterogeneous package of amphibolite, pegmatitic granite and locally, metapelite

    structurally overlies the Bt-Hbl orthogneiss in the map area (Fig. 4; Appendix 1B – H, K).

    The amphibolite phase is fine- to medium-grained varying in composition from basaltic to

    dioritic. Compositional banding within the amphibolite component of the map unit varies

    from 10 – 40cm in thickness (Appendix 1B - C, F, G, J). Locally garnet-bearing and variably

    deformed leucosome (tonalitic – granodioritic in composition) stringers are also

    characteristic of the amphibolite phase, consisting of Qtz -Pl +/- Kfs +/- Grt (Appendix 1A –

    A, F, J). Amphibolite mineralogy ranges from Hbl-Bt-Pl+/-Qtz to Grt - Bt - Hbl - Plag. The

    latter assemblage is typically restricted to distinct compositional layers and are associated

    with Grt-bearing leucosome phases (Appendix 1B – F, J).

    A light pink, coarse-grained and syn-tectonic granitic phase is spatially associated

    with the amphibolite. The granite ranges from equigranular to megacrystic and in low strain

    domains is recumbently folded but retains discordant fabric relationships with the

    amphibolite host (Kfs-Qtz-Plag-Bt +/- Apatite; Appendix 1B – A-E; Fig. 6A-C).

    Discontinuous lenses of medium-grained paragneiss varying from pelitic to semi-

    pelitic in composition are also interleaved with the amphibolite and pegmatite units

    (Appendix 1B – L-N). Lenses vary in apparent thickness from 1 to 15 m and predominant

    mineral assemblages consist of Grt – Bt – Plag – Qtz and Grt – Bt – Plag – Qtz - Sil.

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    2.2c Biotite Granodioritic Orthogneiss

    Structurally and topographically above the amphibolite map unit is a medium-

    grained, equigranular Bt-orthogneiss that is granodioritic in composition, consists of the

    assemblage of Bt-Qtz-Plag-Kfs (Fig. 4; Appendix 1B – H and Appendix 1C). No Hbl was

    observed. The orthogneiss is variably migmatitic, which is most prevalent at higher levels of

    the unit (i.e. topographic up through unit). Leucosome development is subparallel to the

    dominant biotite segregation fabric (Appendix 1C – D-F). Locally, the unit preserves

    evidence of polyphase deformation, including recumbent folding of migmatite layering and

    mesoscopic intrafolia rootless folds. The orthogneiss unit noticeably lacks metasedimentary

    enclaves, but rarely contains rounded amphibolite xenoliths (Appendix 1C – G). Syn-late and

    post-tectonic pegmatitic granite suites intrude the Bt-bearing orthogneiss, similar to

    underlying amphibolite package. Mesoscopic, sinistral dilatational shear zones are ubiquitous

    throughout the Bt- granodioritic orthogneiss and are locally associated with syn-shear

    granitic intrusions, suggesting at least one phase of magmatism accompanied shearing in the

    unit (Appendix 1C – F).

    2.2d Heterogeneous Pelitic Gneiss

    A compositionally heterogeneous supracrustal package structurally overlies the

    biotite granodioritic orthogneiss (Fig. 4; Appendix 1Di – iv). It varies in apparent thickness

    from ca. 5 to 50m and is distinctive in the abundance of gossanous horizons, locally

    mineralized, that are contained in the unit (discussed below; Fig. 9). At locality 2006vbe040,

    the supracrustal package exhibits a gross compositional zonation from felsic-intermediate

    compositions at the base, through to predominantly pelitic compositions in the core which

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    have a transitional boundary with mafic compositions at the highest levels (topographic up;

    Fig. 5; Appendix 1Di-iv). Compositional banding varies from 0.5 to 2 m in thickness.

    Principal mineralogy for each component includes:

    a. Felsic: Qtz-Kfs-Pl-Bt+/- Hbl (fine-grained, equigranular; Appendix 1Di)

    b. Intermediate: Grt-Hbl-Bt-Qtz-Kfs-Pl (medium- to coarse-grained,

    porphyroblastic; Appendix 1Dii)

    c. Pelitic: Grt-Bt-Qtz (Garnetite) through to Grt-Bt-Pl-Qtz; Grt-Bt-Pl-Qtz+/-Sil and

    rarely, Grt-Crd-Bt-Pl-Qtz+/Kfs (fine- to locally coarse-grained, equigranular to

    porphyroblastic; Appendix 1Diii)

    d. Mafic: Bt-Hbl-Pl-Qtz+/- leucosome (Qtz-Pl-Kfs; 15%); Grt-Hbl-Bt-Pl+/-

    leucosome (Grt- Qtz-Pl-Kfs; 15%). (fine- to medium-grained, migmatitic to

    porphyroblastic; Appendix 1Div).

    Adjacent to contacts with the overlying orthogneiss, the mafic phase of the supracrustal

    package is characterized by a higher strain gradient (over ca. 2-5 m) compared to the

    remainder of the package (Appendix 1Div – D) suggestive of a tectonized contact.

    2.2e Polyphase Heterogeneous TTG gneiss complex

    A multi-phase, polydeformed orthogneiss complex overlies the heterogeneous

    supracrustal package (Fig. 4; Appendix 1E). Contacts are sharp and no obvious timing

    relationships between the two units are observed (Appendix 1E – 1B; Note J. Hiess on

    underlying supracrustal package). The complex consists of a diverse suite of components

    ranging from ultramafic to granitic in composition. The orthogneiss component of the

    complex ranges from Hbl-Bt bearing leucocratic tonalite to granodiorite. It is migmatized

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    and has undergone a complex polyphase deformation history indicated by abundant refolded

    and sheath-type folds (Appendix 1E – C, D and I). Centimeter to meter scale lenses, rafts,

    enclaves and pods of medium- to coarse- grained hornblendite – clinopyroxenite occur within

    the orthogneiss. Locally, these phases are discordant to orthogneiss foliations, but are also

    overprinted by younger deformation events (Appendix 1E – C, D, F). Mafic intrusions

    represent a subordinate component of the complex and range from dioritic to gabbroic in

    composition and locally preserve discordant relationships to the surrounding orthogneiss

    host. Mafic intrusions are typically elongate, and/or lensoid in geometry and range in

    thickness from centimeter to meter scale (Appendix 1E – G, E). A tentative correlation is

    made to the Itsaq Gneiss complex based on compositional diversity, polyphase magmatism

    and deformation that occurs in this unit, which is not readily correlated to the other map units

    in the Aputitooq mountain map area.

    2.2f Weakly Deformed Granite

    A fine to medium grained, equigranular to phenocrystic granite occurs at the highest

    structural and topographic levels in the core of the Aputitooq Mtn synform (Fig. 4; Appendix

    1F). It varies from granite to granodiorite in composition, consists of the mineral assemblage

    Qtz-Kfs-Plag-Bt +/- Apatite and contains a weak biotite deformational fabric. Abundant

    centimeter- to meter-scale enclaves of the underlying polyphase heterogeneous orthogneiss

    complex are incorporated in the weakly deformed granite and are concentrated at of the

    intrusion margins (Appendix 1F – C, D). The orthogneiss enclaves are aligned parallel to

    subparallel to internal biotite deformational fabric.

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    2.2g Anorthosite - leucogabbro complex

    A small WNW – ESE trending lens of medium- to coarse-grained heterogeneous

    ‘anorthosite’ approximately 30m wide (apparent width) that varies in composition from

    ‘true’ anorthosite (Grt-bearing), leucogabbro (Hbl - Bt - Pl) to Grt - Bt tonalite occurs in the

    southeastern corner of the map area (Figs. 3D, 4; Appendix 1G). The lens appears continuous

    across the large N-S trending valley delimiting the eastern boundary of the Aputitooq

    mountain map area (Fig. 3; Appendix 1G – E, strike ridge of anorthosite complex, viewed

    looking east). Banding in the unit is defined by both compositional variations (i.e. mafic to

    felsic) and biotite segregations. At least one phase of post-tectonic pegmatite cross cuts the

    anorthosite – leucogabbro complex.

    2.2h Intermediate Composition Heterogeneous Amphibolite

    Medium- to coarse-grained, mafic to intermediate Grt-Hbl gneiss (rare pelitic

    horizons) occurs at the east-central margin of the Aputitooq mountain map area (Fig. 3D;

    Appendix 1H). The unit is distinctive in the abundance of large garnet porphyroblasts

    (estimated 30 – 40% modal abundance). A leucosome phase comprises approximately 10 –

    20% of unit. Compositional banding ranges from centimeter- to meter-scale. Mineralogy of

    the three main components of the unit consists of:

    (a) Mafic: Grt - Hbl - Bt - Pl +/- leucosome (Grt-bearing).

    (b) intermediate: Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plag-Qtz+/- leucosome (Grt-bearing).

    (c) Strongly weathered, locally gossanous pelitic horizons (Grt - Bt- Qtz - Plag-Kfs

    +/ Sil?).

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    2.2 STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

    The regional outcrop pattern that characterizes the Aputitooq mountain map area is

    controlled by the first-order interplay between elevation and macroscopic SE plunging, open

    folds (antiform-synform pair; Fig. 3A, D and 4E). The south-plunging structures overprint at

    least three phases of earlier deformation. Polyphase heterogeneous orthogneiss and weakly

    deformed granite outcrop in the Aputitooq mountain synform core and are not observed

    elsewhere in the map area. For this preliminary interpretation, the deformation history of the

    Aputitooq mountain map area is divided into two main phases, including;

    (a) An unconstrained, early interval of protracted deformation (Dn), speculated to be

    associated with the pre-assembly history of individual tectonostratigraphic units.

    Specific structural attributes of several map units cannot be correlated across all

    the map area and are thus, inferred to have formed during this early phase of

    deformation.

    (b) A younger polyphase deformation history (Dn+1 to Dn+4, respectively),

    characterized by structural elements that are common to most of the identified

    map units (i.e. post assembly of the tectonostratigraphic pile comprising Aputitooq

    mountain map area).

    Table 1 summarizes these preliminary structural observations. The following discussion

    outlines sequentially, from oldest to youngest, the structures that are diagnostic of each

    deformation phase.

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    DeformationEvent

    DeformationEvent

    DeformationEvent

    Structural AttributeStructural AttributeMetamorphic

    GradeMetamorphic

    GradeMetamorphic

    Grade

    Dn

    Dn+1

    Dn+2(Regional)

    Dn+3

    ?

    Amphibolite facies

    (locally granulite

    facies)

    Amphibolite

    facies

    Dilatational shear zones, syn-shear melt intrusion

    (sinisitral shear sense; Fig. 6J-M)

    Moderate SE plunging, regional open folding

    (Aputitooq mountain synform-antiform pair; Figs. 4, 7)

    Mesosopic, overturned to recumbent isoclinal folding;

    Polyphase compositional banding and

    gneissosity; Hornblendite enclave fabric-formation;

    Early generation migmatite; mafic intrusions and

    subsequent fabric-formation.

    Table 1: Summary of deformation history for Aputitooq mountain map area.

    Pre

    -Assem

    bly

    Po

    s-A

    ssem

    bly

    Dn+4

    PolyphaseOrthogneiss

    Bt-Hbl BandedOrthogneiss

    (Kapisillik affinity?)

    Amphibolite -Pegmatite

    Unit

    Polyphase compositional banding and

    gneissosity.

    Pre-crenulation leucosome fabric

    (Fig. 6A-C).

    Breakthrust development (Fig. 6A-D)

    Brittle-Ductile

    Brittle-Ductile

    Brittle-Ductile

    Ductile

    Brittle

    Late NW trending, SE dipping fractures

    (Amph+Chl+Qtz filled; Fig. 6N-P)

    Lower Amphibolite

    - Greenschist Facies

    ?

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    Dn – Polyphase Early Deformation – (pre-assembly?)

    The earliest recognized phase of deformation (Dn) likely represents an extended

    interval involving multiple events. Deformational features specific to this time are not readily

    correlated across the tectonostratigraphy in the Aputitooq mountain area. Due to their

    isolation within a single lithological unit and coupled with the absence of absolute age

    constraints, we have broadly grouped these structural elements into Dn until further work

    revises timing relationships. In order to build on this preliminary interpretation, a detailed

    and integrated structural - geochronological study of each tectonostratigraphic unit is

    required to understand this event. Three map units, Bt-Hbl TTG gneiss, amphibolite-

    pegmatite unit and the heterogeneous polyphase gneiss all contain structural elements

    inferred to have formed during Dn (Table 1) including;

    a) compositional banding and gneissosity within the Bt-Hbl TTG gneiss (Appendix

    1A)

    b) an earlier phase of leucosome development subsequently deformed into a

    crenulation fabric during Dn+1 (Fig. 6C)

    c) compositional banding, gneissose fabric development in TTG orthogneiss, early

    migmatite generation, mafic intrusion, subsequent fabric development in these

    mafic bodies and at least one phase of tight to isoclinal folding effecting entire

    heterogeneous package (Appendix 1E).

    Dn+1: Post-Assembly

    The Dn+1 event is inferred to have proceeded after structural interleaving of the main

    tectonostratigraphic package in the Aputitooq mountain map area. Structural evidence for the

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    Early Recumbent Mesoscale Foldingin regional Aputitooq Mtn SynformHinge Zone

    Early Recumbent Mesoscale Foldingin regional Aputitooq Mtn SynformHinge Zone

    Early Recumbent Mesoscale Foldingin regional Aputitooq Mtn SynformHinge Zone

    E

    NWNW SESE

    Mafic AmphiboliteMafic Amphibolite

    Banded OrthogneissBanded OrthogneissBanded Orthogneiss

    Antiformal Hinge ZoneAntiformal Hinge ZoneAntiformal Hinge Zone

    F

    Recumbent Foldingin Mafic Amphibolite(Antiform Hinge Zone)

    Recumbent Foldingin Mafic Amphibolite(Antiform Hinge Zone)

    Recumbent Foldingin Mafic Amphibolite(Antiform Hinge Zone)

    G

    Complex Recumbent Foldingof Mafic Amphibolite -PegmatiteUnit (U-Pb site - Pegmatite)

    Complex Recumbent Foldingof Mafic Amphibolite -PegmatiteUnit (U-Pb site - Pegmatite)

    Complex Recumbent Foldingof Mafic Amphibolite -PegmatiteUnit (U-Pb site - Pegmatite)

    H

    Top to eastbreak-thrustdevelopment

    Top to eastbreak-thrustdevelopment

    Top to eastbreak-thrustdevelopment

    D

    Mafic AmphiboliteMafic Amphibolite

    Pegmatitic GranitePegmatitic GranitePegmatitic Granite

    A

    Recumbent Folding-Mafic AmphiboliteRecumbent Folding-Mafic AmphiboliteRecumbent Folding-Mafic Amphibolite

    B

    Crenulated EarlierLeucosomal Fabric,Mafic Amphibolite

    Crenulated EarlierLeucosomal Fabric,Mafic Amphibolite

    Crenulated EarlierLeucosomal Fabric,Mafic Amphibolite

    C

    South-plunging open small-scaleparasitic fold, geometrically relatedto regional Aputitooq Mtn synform

    South-plunging open small-scaleparasitic fold, geometrically relatedto regional Aputitooq Mtn synform

    South-plunging open small-scaleparasitic fold, geometrically relatedto regional Aputitooq Mtn synform

    I

    Figure 6: (A), (B) (C)(D) (E -H) (I)

    Important structural attributes associated with the Aputitooq Mountain synform. Early generation overturned recumbent isoclinal folding and related thrusting. Crenulated fabric in fold hinge of recumbentfold. Fabric predates recumbent folding. Thrust development in orthogneiss package. Recumbent fold structures preserved in core of regional synform and antiform structures in Aputitooq Mountain map area. OpenSE-plunging minor fold parasitic to regional Aputitooq mountain synform. Locally refolds isoclinal recumbent structures.

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    event includes mesoscale, overturned to recumbent isoclinal folds and associated breakthrust

    development and is best-preserved in the hinge zones of regional Dn+2 folds (Fig. 6A-H).

    These foldsets are typically discontinuous, have amplitudes of 1 to 15m, subhorizontal to

    shallowly inclined axial planes and locally are bounded on their margins by syn-tectonic

    higher strain deformational and/or compositions banding. Syn- and post-tectonic pegmatite

    intrusions provide relative age constraints on this phase of deformation in the amphibolite-

    pegmatite map unit. Figure 6A-C illustrates that at least one phase of pegmatite intrusion

    predates the Dn+1 folding episode and a sample has been collected to constrain the

    maximum age of Dn+1. Importantly, these Dn+1 structures can be traced across the

    tectonostratigraphy in the map area (Fig. 6D, E; Appendix 1E).

    Dn+2 – Brittle-ductile reworking

    Dn+2 is attributed to a regional phase of NE-SW compression that produced

    macroscale, open and shallowly SE plunging foldsets and associated parasitic folds (Figs.

    3D, 4, 6I and 7). This open folding event affected all map units, but was not associated with a

    high-grade thermal event. Geometrically related mineral lineations were not observed and

    high-grade metamorphic fabrics predate Dn+2 structures.

    Dn+3 – Brittle-ductile reworking

    Dn+3 resulted in ubiquitous mesoscopic dilatational mini - shears which were

    observed to crosscut the main deformational fabrics in the map area (Fig. 6J-M). Small-

    volume granitic intrusions are associated with the shearing event. The regional significance

    of this event is unclear and geochronology of the dilatational melt will help constrain the age

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    N PO

    P

    Late BrittleAmph-Bt filledfracture sets

    Late BrittleAmph-Bt filledfracture sets

    Late BrittleAmph-Bt filledfracture sets

    SWSW NENE

    Amph-Chl+/-Qtz filledbrittle fracturesAmph-Chl+/-Qtz filledbrittle fracturesAmph-Chl+/-Qtz filledbrittle fractures

    J L MK

    L

    Brittle-DuctileDilatational

    Shears and syn-shearmelt injection

    Brittle-DuctileDilatational

    Shears and syn-shearmelt injection

    Brittle-DuctileDilatational

    Shears and syn-shearmelt injection

    GraniticmeltGraniticmeltGraniticmelt

    GraniticmeltGraniticmeltGraniticmelt

    Sinistral shear senseSinistral shear senseSinistral shear sense

    GraniticmeltGraniticmeltGraniticmelt

    Bt-granodioriticorthogneissBt-granodioriticorthogneissBt-granodioriticorthogneiss

    Bt-Hbl TTG orthogneissBt-Hbl TTG orthogneissBt-Hbl TTG orthogneissBt-Hbl TTG orthogneissBt-Hbl TTG orthogneissBt-Hbl TTG orthogneiss

    Figure 6(continued):

    (J-M)

    (N-P)

    Important structuralattributes associatedwith the AputitooqMountain synform.

    Brittle-ductilesinistral shear zonesassociated with syn-shear granite intrusion.

    Late brittle NW-striking, SE dippingfracture planes infilledwith Amph+Chl+/-Qtz.

    Brittle - Ductile Reworking

    Brittle Reworking

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    N=85 K=100.00 Sigma=1.000 Peak=7.76

    1.2 %

    2.4 %

    3.5 %

    4.7 %

    5.9 %

    7.1 %

    8.2 %

    9.4 %

    Figure 7: Stereonet plot of foliation data around the Aputitooq mountain synform. Equal area net projections.

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    of this event. It must be noted that no timing relationships have been observed between the

    regional open SE plunging open folds and these shear zones and, hence, it is possible that

    these shears predate the regional folds.

    Dn+4 – Brittle reworking

    Dn+4 resulted in a late phase of NW striking brittle fracture systems (Fig. 6N-P). The

    fractures are typically filled with unfoliated, coarse-grained, Amph+Chl+/-Qtz aggregates.

    2.3 METAMORPHISM

    Differences in metamorphic grade have been recognized through the tectonostratigraphic

    profile in the Aputitooq mountain map area. Key mineral assemblages for each unit are

    illustrated in Figure 8 and summarized in Table 2. Important metamorphic breaks occur

    between the

    (a) low- to mid-amphibolite facies heterogeneous polyphase TTG complex and

    the underlying heterogeneous supracrustal package (upper amphibolite facies

    to locally granulite facies relicts; Fig. 8J-L).

    (b) low-mid amphibolite facies Bt-Hbl TTG orthogneiss (Kapisillik affinity?) and

    overlying amphibolite – pegmatite unit (upper amphibolite-facies; grt+melt

    bearing amphibolites and supracrustal lenses grt-bt-sill-leucosome).

    Metamorphic assemblages in the heterogeneous supracrustal package suggest it has

    experienced both the highest grade of metamorphism in the structural pile and also, a

    polyphase history (Table 2; Fig. 8). Decompression textures including cordierite rims on

    garnet in metapelitic rocks and plagioclase rims of garnet in mafic compositions suggest

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    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Grt-Bt Intermediate GneissGrt-Bt Intermediate GneissGrt-Bt Intermediate GneissE

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Plag moats?Plag moats?Plag moats?

    Grt-Hbl-Plag Mafic GneissGrt-Hbl-Plag Mafic GneissGrt-Hbl-Plag Mafic GneissF

    Grt-Bt-Crd(?) GneissGrt-Bt-Crd(?) GneissGrt-Bt-Crd(?) Gneiss

    GrtGrt

    Crd?Crd?

    Retrogressed Crd ?Retrogressed Crd ?Retrogressed Crd ?

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    Minor supracrustalpackage structurallybelow heterogeneouspolyphase Orthogneissunit

    D

    Grt-Bt-Sil GneissGrt-Bt-Sil GneissGrt-Bt-Sil Gneiss

    Metasedimentary Unitwithin Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite.

    Metasedimentary Unitwithin Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite.

    Metasedimentary Unitwithin Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite.

    A

    Grt-Bt-Fspar-QtzGneissGrt-Bt-Fspar-QtzGneissGrt-Bt-Fspar-QtzGneiss

    Metasedimentary Unitwithin Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite.

    Metasedimentary Unitwithin Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite.

    Metasedimentary Unitwithin Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite.

    B

    Grt-Hbl LeucosomeGrt-Hbl LeucosomeGrt-Hbl Leucosome

    Hbl-Bt-PlagMafic GneissHbl-Bt-PlagMafic GneissHbl-Bt-PlagMafic Gneiss

    Mafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite UnitMafic Amphibolite- Pegmatite Unit

    C

    Figure 8: (A, B) (C)(D)

    (E, F)

    Mid- to upper- amphibolite facies Grt-Bt-Sil mineral assemblage in metapelitic rocks within mafic amphibolite-pegmatite unit .Mid amphibolite facies Grt-Hbl-Plag +/- Bt assemblage typical of mafic amphibolite unit. Grt-Bt-Pl+/- Crd metapelite structurally underlyingheterogeneous, polyphase orthogneiss. Intermediate and mafic gneiss that form a thin discontinuous package structurally below the contact with theheterogeneous, polyphase orthogneiss.

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  • Grt-Bt-Plag-Qtz+/- SilMetapelitic GneissGrt-Bt-Plag-Qtz+/- SilMetapelitic GneissGrt-Bt-Plag-Qtz+/- SilMetapelitic Gneiss

    Gossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal Package

    H

    Retrogressed Crd ?Retrogressed Crd ?Retrogressed Crd ?

    Crd?Crd?

    GrtGrt

    Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)

    Crd?Crd?

    GrtGrt

    K

    Crd?Crd?

    GrtGrt

    Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)

    L

    Gossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal Package

    Retrogradereplacement ofGrt by Bt

    Retrogradereplacement ofGrt by Bt

    Retrogradereplacement ofGrt by Bt

    Intermediate Gneiss(Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plag-Qtz)Intermediate Gneiss(Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plag-Qtz)Intermediate Gneiss(Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plag-Qtz)

    I

    Younger Grt leucosomenetwork overprinting olderHbl-Bt-Plag Gneiss ?

    Younger Grt leucosomenetwork overprinting olderHbl-Bt-Plag Gneiss ?

    Younger Grt leucosomenetwork overprinting olderHbl-Bt-Plag Gneiss ?

    Gossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageG

    Gossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal PackageGossanous Supracrustal Package

    Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)Grt-Bt Intermediate Gneiss(+/- Crd rims on Grt)

    J

    K

    Figure 8: (G)(H) (I)

    (J-L)

    Hbl+Pl mafic gneiss and crosscutting Grt leucosomes. Representative of mafic component of heterogeneous compositional zonedsupracrustal package. Grt+Bt+Sil+Pl+Qtz metapelite associated with heterogeneous compositional zoned supracrustal package. Grt-Hbl-Btintermediate gneiss. Photo illustrates retrograde replacement of Grt. Grt-Bt +/- Crd intermediate gneiss associated with heterogeneous compositionalzoned supracrustal package.

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  • Map UnitMap UnitMap Unit AssemblageAssemblage Interpreted FaciesInterpreted FaciesInterpreted Facies

    Table 2: Summary of metamorphic characteristics for each map unit in the Aputitooq mountain map area.

    Biotite-Hornblende

    HeterogeneousAmphibolite-

    Pegmatite

    Biotite-Bearing

    HeterogeneousSupracrustal Package

    Polyphase HeterogeneousTTG Gneiss Complex

    Weakly Deformed Granite

    Anorthosite Complex

    Intermediate CompositionHeterogeneous Gneiss-

    Amphibolite

    Grt-Pl-Bt +/- Hbl +/- Qtz

    Bt-Qtz-Pl-Kfs - n.b. Represents magmatic assemblage;

    Intrusion potentially postdates thermal peak

    Mafic components: Hbl-Bt-Pl+/- Qtz No Grt observed

    Felsic: Qtz-Kfs-Pl-Bt+/- Hbl

    Intermediate: Grt-Hbl-Bt-Qtz-Kfs-Pl

    Pelitic: Grt-Bt-Qtz (Garnetite) to Grt-Bt-Pl-Qtz;

    Grt-Bt-Pl-Qtz+/-Sil

    Grt-Crd-Bt-Pl-Qtz+/Kfs

    Mafic: Bt-Hbl-Pl-Qtz +/- leucosome (15%);

    Grt-Hbl-Bt-Pl+/- Grt-bearing leucosome (15%).

    Hbl - Bt - Pl +/- Ep (Grt-absent assemblages)

    Grt - Hbl - Bt - Pl+/- Melt

    Grt - Hbl - Bt Pl Qtz +/- Melt (intermediate compositions)

    Bt-Pl-Qtz-Kfs-Melt [+/-Grt adjacent to contact with supracrustals]

    Amphibolite: Hbl - Bt - Pl +/- Ep (Grt-absent assemblages)

    Grt - Hbl - Bt - Pl+/- Melt

    Grt - Hbl - Bt Pl Qtz +/- Melt (intermediate

    compositions)

    Pelite: Grt - Bt - Sil - Pl Qtz

    Grt Bt Pl Qtz (Sil-absent assemblages)

    Mafic: Bt-Hbl-Pl+/Qtz [+/-Chl]

    Metapelite: Grt-Bt-Pl-Qtz- [+/- Ms]

    (Melt: Grt+Pl+Qtz+Kfs+Bt; Appendix 1A H-K)

    Orthogneiss is predominantly Grt-absent; No Sil observed inmetapelite

    Mid-upperAmphibolite

    Facies

    Mid-upperAmphibolite

    Facies

    LowerAmphibolite

    Facies

    UpperAmphibolite to

    Granulite Facies

    Evidence for polymetamorphismRetrogression from Granulite faciesConditions.Decompression textures (Fig. 8G-L)Crosscutting Grt-bearing leucosomes

    Mid-upperAmphibolite

    Facies

    Opx retrogression to Hbl NOTobserved

    Mid-upperAmphibolite

    Facies

    Low- to Mid-Amphibolite

    Facies

    Evidence for polymetamorphism(Fig. 6C)

    Key FeatureKey FeatureKey Feature

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    decompression from the thermal peak (Fig. 8). Equivalent decompression textures have not

    been observed in other tectonostratigraphic units. Additionally, mafic gneiss horizons within

    the supracrustal package unit locally preserves evidence for a grt-bearing leucosome that

    post-dates the main metamorphic fabric, further indicating a complex polymetamorphic

    history (Fig. 8). A thorough petrographic examination is required to confirm these

    observations, however on the basis of mineral assemblages identified in the field, it is

    proposed that the different tectonostratigraphic units have contrasting metamorphic histories.

    3.0 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY

    With regard to economic geology of the the Aputitooq mountain area, the

    heterogeneous supracrustal package has the most prospectivity. The unit is variably

    gossanous and locally mineralized along its strike length, particularly along contacts between

    mafic and pelitic horizons (Fig. 9). Mineralization was observed at one locality

    (2006vbe022), within the unit and accompanied by low-grade Ep+Qtz+Chl alteration

    adjacent to the mineralized zone. A late, brittle SW trending shear zone is associated with the

    showing, in addition to a set of epidote-filled fracture sets. The locality warrants further

    examination to further assess the mineral showing (Fig. 9)

    4.0 SPECULATIONS AND OUTSTANDING PROBLEM AREAS

    Lithological, structural and metamorphic differences that characterize the

    tectonostratigraphic package of Aputitooq mountain map area suggest vertical stacking of

    different tectonic terranes. The lowermost Bt-Hbl TTG orthogneiss is tentatively correlated

    with the Kapisillik terrane based on continuity of the map unit to dated outcrops in the NE of

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    Large Gossan - Supracrustal PackageSouth limb, Aputitooq SynformLarge Gossan - Supracrustal PackageSouth limb, Aputitooq SynformLarge Gossan - Supracrustal PackageSouth limb, Aputitooq Synform

    Location - 2006vbe024Location - 2006vbe024Location - 2006vbe024

    B DC

    GFE

    Mineral showing,South limb, Aputitooq

    Mtn synform(2006vbe22)

    Mineral showing,South limb, Aputitooq

    Mtn synform(2006vbe22)

    Mineral showing,South limb, Aputitooq

    Mtn synform(2006vbe22)

    EpidoteEpidote

    Chl+QtzChl+Qtz

    Alteration mineralassemblage associatedwith showing

    Alteration mineralassemblage associatedwith showing

    Alteration mineralassemblage associatedwith showing

    Epidote + QtzveiningEpidote + QtzveiningEpidote + Qtzveining

    Chl+QtzChl+Qtz

    Alteration mineralassemblage associatedwith showing

    Alteration mineralassemblage associatedwith showing

    Alteration mineralassemblage associatedwith showing

    Epidote + QtzveiningEpidote + QtzveiningEpidote + Qtzveining

    Showing locality,focussed along shearplane and associated withQtz+Epidote veining

    Showing locality,focussed along shearplane and associated withQtz+Epidote veining

    Showing locality,focussed along shearplane and associated withQtz+Epidote veining

    Ep+QtzEp+Qtz

    ChlChl

    Cp+Py(?)Cp+Py(?)

    Ep+Qtz+ChlEp+Qtz+ChlEp+Qtz+Chl

    Local sulphide mineralizationLocal sulphide mineralizationLocal sulphide mineralization

    Figure 9: (A)(B) (C, D)

    (E - G)

    Rusty alteration of heterogeneous supracrustal package, south limb of Aputitooq Mtn synform.Orange stained gossan associated with mineral showing, south limb of Aputitooq Mtn synform.

    Chl-Ep-Qtz alteration associated with mineral showing, south limb of Aputitooq Mtn synform.Mineral showing, south limb of Aputitooq Mtn synform.

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    the map area. The high-level heterogeneous polyphase orthogneiss complex bears a strong

    resemblance to the Itsaq gneiss complex, visited during the course of mapping and may

    represent continuation of the Færingehavn terrane. The remaining lithologies were not

    correlated to known terranes in the region and all map units require U-Pb geochronology to

    determine terrane affinity.

    Outstanding problems include:

    (a) The continuation of the E-W trending supracrustal package, north of the

    anorthosite lense, in the SE corner of the map area (Fig. 3D) remains to be traced

    out. Currently the unit cannot be extrapolated to either limb of the regional

    synform.

    (b) Continuity of the 2006 Map area with previous coastline (Itilleq and Kapisillit

    Fjords) mapping remains to be established.

    (c) Continuity of the Aputitooq mountain map area with 2006 map areas to the east

    (Kuiper and Rink) and south (Hiess and Schmidt).

    (d) Further investigation of gossans within the heterogeneous supracrustal package.

    5.0 SAMPLING AND PLANNED ANALYTICAL WORK

    A detailed U-Pb sampling program accompanied mapping and all major map units,

    with the exception of the anorthosite complex and intermediate Grt-Hbl intermediate gneiss –

    amphibolite were sampled (Fig. 3B). Samples were collected across important metamorphic

    boundaries, in particular where relict high grade assemblages were observed, to assist in

    locating metamorphic breaks. The elevated relief in the Aputitooq mountain area has exposed

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    an important vertical section through lithological units with contrasting tectono-metamorphic

    histories. U-Pb data will be collected by SHRIMP and LAM-ICPMS to examine age

    variations within each sample. Complementary IDTIMS data will follow if high-precision

    data is required. Collectively, the field, structural, metamorphic and U-Pb data sets will be

    used to assess the role of vertical stacking during terrane accretion. The planned analytical

    program will be carried out at MUN, St Johns, Canada and ANU, Australia and resultant data

    will be supplied to GEUS, initially in open report format and subsequently (and ideally) as

    research papers in a suitable peer-reviewed journal.

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  • PART II

    Itilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss ComplexSampling, Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet

    (Part of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Joe Hiess and Venessa Bennett

    PART II

    Itilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss ComplexSampling, Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet

    (Part of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Joe Hiess and Venessa Bennett

    PART II

    Itilleq Fjord, Itsaq Gneiss ComplexSampling,

    (Part of UTM Zone 22NW)

    Joe Hiess and Venessa Bennett

    Northwest Kapisillit Map Sheet

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    6.0 Introduction

    Bedrock mapping and U-Pb geochronological sampling of the Itsaq Gneiss Complex,

    took place out of a helicopter camp located on the western shore of Itilleq fjord from 21st

    to 23rd (3 - UTM 22NW 524175 7130672). The main objective for the camp was to

    sample and examine in detail the well-exposed localities of the Itsaq Gneiss Complex

    along Itilleq fjord, which form part of a Ph.D research project currently being undertaken

    by Joe Hiess. A WNW-ESE trending creek transect and an NE-SW trending coastal

    transect were carried out (Fig. 10). Appendix I illustrates the compositional diversity of

    the Itsaq Gneiss Complex occurring at the U-Pb sample localities.

    7.0 Geology

    Polyphase Heterogeneous TTG gneiss complex

    Polyphase, heterogeneous multiply-deformed, hbl-bt tonalitic to granodioritic

    orthogneiss with local migmitization and complexly banded gneissose fabric (Fig. 11;

    Appendix 1I). The suite of accessory components includes compositions varying from

    ultramafic to granitic (Fig. 11A-G). The dominant TTG component contains cm to m

    scale ultramafic rafts of coarse-grained clinopyroxenite mantled by hornblendite rims

    (Fig. 11F). Planar, tabular and lensoid mafic intrusions cm to m in thickness represent an

    additional subordinate component of the complex with compositions and range from

    diorite to gabbro. Discordant relationships with the mafic intrusives and the surrounding

    TTG host are occasionally observed. Various generations of pegmatites and aplites

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    50 30’Wo

    64 15’No

    1 km1 km1 km

    B

    492229

    492230

    1 km1 km1 kmCamp Site

    U-Pb Geochronology Sample Sites

    Map Area 2A

    Figure 10: (A)(B)

    Itilleq Fjord location map with camp site locality and Itsaq gneiss complex U-Pb geochronology sites marked (modified after Friend Kapisillit compilationmap 2005); Satellite image of Akullersuaq map area. Image extracted from Google Earth. Note JMH U-Pb sites geochronology samples no.s are not shown.C C

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    A

    E F G

    B DC

    Figure 11: (A-G) Compositional and textural variability of polyphase orthogneisses of Itsaq Gneiss complex, Itilleq Fjord.

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    pervasively invade the TTG gneisses (Fig. 11A-C). Pegmatites are, locally, very coarse-

    grained (Fig. 12A, C, E).

    7.3 Structure

    Structural features follow the dominant southerly plunging late Erssa Antiform.

    The unit can be broken down to identify two structural gradients coinciding with traverse

    lines. Along the river transect to the west-north-west, lineation fabrics show varying

    intensity against an otherwise dominant planar fabric (Fig. 13A, B). Variations in

    lineation development intensity and the attitude of L-dominated fabric may indicate

    passage over regional hinge zone. Ductile, high strain domains S within the domain which is interpreted as a regional hinge

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    A

    E F

    B

    DC

    Magneticmetallic bluemineral

    Magneticmetallic bluemineral

    Magneticmetallic bluemineral

    Pegmatite dykecrosscuttingItsaq GneissComplex

    Pegmatite dykecrosscuttingItsaq GneissComplex

    Pegmatite dykecrosscuttingItsaq GneissComplex

    Large radiating Btgrains in pegmatiteLarge radiating Btgrains in pegmatiteLarge radiating Btgrains in pegmatite

    GrtGrt

    BtBt

    Grt+QtzGrt+Qtz

    BtBt

    Figure 12: (A-F) Coarse grained pegmatite dykes crosscutting Itsaq Gneiss complex, Itilleq Fjord.

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    A

    E

    B

    DC

    Figure 13 (A-E): Penetrative lineation dominated fabric that characterizes structural domain 1.

    Sth plungingopen folds (SD1)Sth plungingopen folds (SD1)Sth plungingopen folds (SD1)

    Refolded isoclinalfold into south-

    plungingopen fold

    Refolded isoclinalfold into south-

    plungingopen fold

    Refolded isoclinalfold into south-

    plungingopen fold

    Strong linear fabric, SD1Strong linear fabric, SD1Strong linear fabric, SD1

    Strong linear fabric, SD1Strong linear fabric, SD1Strong linear fabric, SD1

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    domain associated with the Erssa Antiform. The axial trace of this structure is interpreted

    to pass through this domain.

    Structural Domain 2 (SD2)

    Structural domain 2 is characterized by a transitional boundary with SD1 and

    identified by a decrease in the penetrative overprinting of SD1 structural elements, thus

    structural features occurring in this domain (that are not associated with SD1) are

    interpreted to predate SD1. L

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    B

    C

    Figure 14 (A-C): Recumbent folding characteristic ofStructural domain 3.

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    7.4 Metamorphism

    The complex has experienced at least one phase of mid-amphibolite facies

    metamorphism. A prograde metamorphic isograd sequence (Hbl-Bt-Plag; Melt in;

    Grt+Melt in; Fig. 15) is preserved across the WNW-ESE trending the river transect

    (prograde towards the west). Hornblendite rims mantel coarse grained clinopyroxenite

    rafts within the TTG component are interpreted as retrogression features. Migmatisation

    has well-developed restite and leucosome with several phases of neosome development.

    8.0 Economic mineralization

    Several generations of pegmatites crosscutting TTG gneisses often contain

    magnetic sulphides (magnetite, bornite?; Fig. 12D) in association with garnet and

    epidote, smoky quartz. Other important features associated with these occurrences

    include epidotized and heavily oxidized late brittle fractures. Localities include

    2006jmh064 and 2006jmh066.

    9.0 Planned Laboratory Work

    U-Pb dating of tonalitic phases for verification as part of IGC. Dating of

    superimposed metamorphic events with in situ dating of orientated samples (Appendix 1I

    – D- K, U-Pb sites).

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    A B

    DC

    Figure 15 (A-D):(C,D)

    Metamorphic characteristics of the Itsaq Gneiss complex, Itilleq Fjord. The complex has undergone at least onephase of mid-amphibolite facies metamorphism. Locally, two leucosome generations are preserved suggesting the unit underwentpolymetamorphism.

    Hbl+Bt+Plgabbroicphase

    Hbl+Bt+Plgabbroicphase

    Hbl+Bt+Plgabbroicphase

    Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plgabbroic gneiss

    Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plgabbroic gneiss

    Grt-Hbl-Bt-Plgabbroic gneiss

    Mafic GneissMafic GneissMafic Gneiss

    TonaliticGneissTonaliticGneissTonaliticGneiss

    Leucosome 1Leucosome 1Leucosome 1

    Leucosome 1Leucosome 1Leucosome 1

    Leucosome 2Leucosome 2Leucosome 2

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