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Cheng, Xihui, Ling, Mingxing, Li, Xiangjun, Zhang, Zhixin, Yun, Li, Zhao, Jiao, Geng, Xinxia, Yang, Fuquan, Li, Ning, Wang, Pan (2024) Chlorite, quartz and pyrite trace element behavior during Cu mineralization in the Hongshi deposit, NW China: Implications for hydrothermal fluid evolution and ore genesis. Ore Geology Reviews, 169. 106100 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.106100

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TitleChlorite, quartz and pyrite trace element behavior during Cu mineralization in the Hongshi deposit, NW China: Implications for hydrothermal fluid evolution and ore genesis
JournalOre Geology Reviews
AuthorsCheng, XihuiAuthor
Ling, MingxingAuthor
Li, XiangjunAuthor
Zhang, ZhixinAuthor
Yun, LiAuthor
Zhao, JiaoAuthor
Geng, XinxiaAuthor
Yang, FuquanAuthor
Li, NingAuthor
Wang, PanAuthor
Year2024Volume<   169   >
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Full ReferenceCheng, Xihui, Ling, Mingxing, Li, Xiangjun, Zhang, Zhixin, Yun, Li, Zhao, Jiao, Geng, Xinxia, Yang, Fuquan, Li, Ning, Wang, Pan (2024) Chlorite, quartz and pyrite trace element behavior during Cu mineralization in the Hongshi deposit, NW China: Implications for hydrothermal fluid evolution and ore genesis. Ore Geology Reviews, 169. 106100 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.106100
Plain TextCheng, Xihui, Ling, Mingxing, Li, Xiangjun, Zhang, Zhixin, Yun, Li, Zhao, Jiao, Geng, Xinxia, Yang, Fuquan, Li, Ning, Wang, Pan (2024) Chlorite, quartz and pyrite trace element behavior during Cu mineralization in the Hongshi deposit, NW China: Implications for hydrothermal fluid evolution and ore genesis. Ore Geology Reviews, 169. 106100 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2024.106100
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Abstract/NotesThe Hongshi Cu deposit, located in the northern margin of the Dananhu arc in the East Tianshan orogenic belt, was mined in 2011. To date, the deposit contains proven reserves of 0.083 million tonnes Cu metal with an average grade of 0.83 %, presenting the earliest Paleozoic vein-type Cu deposit in the East Tianshan. The vein orebodies are hosted in andesite of Daliugou Formation. The ore-paragenesis of Hongshi Cu deposit can be divided into three stages that consist of quartz–pyrite, quartz–chalcopyrite–pyrite and quartz-calcite-pyrite stages, respectively. Chlorite, pyrite and quartz are produced in each stage, corresponding to, Chl1 (iron chlorite), Chl2 (aluminum chlorite) and Chl3 (magnesium chlorite); subhedral pyrite (Py1), coarse-grained porous pyrite (Py2) and fine-grained pyrite (Py3) and three generations of quartz (Qtz1, Qtz2, and Qtz3). Chlorite major element compositions illustrate that Tschermark substitution [(Si + (Mg2+, Fe2+, Fe3+) ↔ Aliv + Alvi)] is an important element substitution mechanism. Three types of chlorite have a narrow range of Fe/(Fe + Mg) ratios, from 0.52 to 0.61 (avg. 0.55), 0.35 to 0.57 (avg. 0.48), and 0.35 to 0.41 (avg. 0.39), respectively. Scandium, Na, B, Ti, Ga, V, Sr, and Sn show a decreasing trend from Chl1 to Chl3. The calculated crystallization temperatures range from 251 °C to 357 °C for Chl1, 201 °C to 270 °C for Chl2, and 117 °C to 211 °C for Chl3, respectively. The calculated logfO2 of three types of chlorites range from −37.25 to −31.20 (Chl1; avg. −36.51), −46.02 to −34.64 (Chl2; avg. −42.17), −46.86 to −41.48 (Chl3; avg. −44.23), respectively. Meanwhile, logfS2 values of three types of chlorites range from −11.58 to −10.96 (Chl1; avg. −11.33), −12.47 to −10.62 (Chl2; avg. −11.74), and −13.60 to −11.75 (Chl3; avg. −12.85), respectively. From Chll to Chl3, oxygen fugacity and sulfur fugacity show a gradually decreasing evolution trend. Chl1 and Chl2 have a relatively wider XFe value range, reflecting a slight fluctuation of the redox state in the Hongshi hydrothermal system. LA–ICP–MS time resolution profiles show relatively flat and stable straight lines for Mg, Al, P, K, Ca, Ti, Ge Li and Na in most quartz samples, indicating that these elements are mainly present in the form of isomorphism. A strong correlation between Si and Ge as well as Si and Ti demonstrate that Ge4+ and Ti4+ can be easily incorporated into quartz to replace Si4+. The highest Al concentrations in Qtz1 reflect more acidic hydrothermal fluid compared with Qtz2 and Qtz3. From the early stage Al-rich quartz to the late stage Al-depleted quartz, suggesting the precipitation of Cu was affected by the pH changes of hydrothermal fluid. This result is inconsistent with the decrease CL intensity from strong to weak, indicating that Ti composition is not the main factor controlling the CL intensity of hydrothermal quartz. Cobalt/Ni and S/Se ratios as well as Co/Sb vs. Se/As diagram of three generations of pyrite indicate a hydrothermal origin. Abundant porous pyrite and trace element ratios (e.g., Ag/As, Bi/Pb, and As/Sb) indicates that boiling occurred during in the sulfide precipitation process. A decreasing trend of Se compositions in different pyrite show evidence of fluid oxidation processes. The Hongshi should be classified as a “Cordilleran” hydrothermal vein-type Cu deposit based on the detailed field investigation and multistage chlorite, pyrite and quartz trace elements evidence.

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Dongerqu Cu deposit, Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.), Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China
Hongshan Cu deposit, Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.), Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China
Huangtupu Cu deposit, Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.), Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China
Yudai Cu deposit, Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.), Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China
Hongshi Cu deposit, Yizhou District, Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China

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Hongshi Cu deposit, Yizhou District, Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture), Xinjiang, China Alkali basalt, Anatase, Andesite, Breccia, Calcite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chamosite, Chlorite Group, Clinochlore, Conglomerate, Covellite, Dacite, Epidote, Galena, Muscovite, Pyrite, Quartz, Quartz porphyry, Rhyolite, Sericite, Siltstone, Sphalerite, Tuff


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