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Origin, evolution and precipitation mechanism of ore-forming fluids in Jiaojia belt, Jiaodong Peninsula: Insights from trace elements and SFe isotopes of pyrite 胶东半岛焦家带成矿流体的成因、演化及沉淀机制——来自黄铁矿微量元素和SFe同位素的启示
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107969
Jinyu Cheng , Lin Yang , Qingfei Wang , Yixin Li , Wen Zhang , Bin Sun , Xue Dong , Shiyu Zhao , Dapeng Li , Kexin Zhao , Hong Wang
Composition and source of ore-forming fluids in Jiaodong gold deposits remain controversial. To address this issue, the mineral parageneses, in situ trace element and sulfur–iron isotope of pyrite in shallow Nanlvxinmu and deep Zhaoxian gold deposits hosted by the Jiaojia Fault were analyzed. Four hydrothermal stages were identified in both two deposits: quartz–pyrite stage (I), quartz–pyrite–native gold stage (II), quartz–pyrite–chalcopyrite–pyrrhotite–galena–sphalerite stage (III), and quartz–calcite–pyrite stage (IV). Fine-coarse and euhedral-subhedral pyrites (Py2) from the gold-bearing stage II display elevated Au (median: 0.10 ppm) and Ag (median: 0.31 ppm) concentrations in contrast to low Au (median: 0.05 ppm) in other stages. The Au-related Py2 from the Nanlvxinmu deposit has δ34S range of 11.0–12.8 ‰ and δ56Fe range of 0.30–0.71 ‰, and the δ34S and δ56Fe values of Py2 in the Zhaoxian deposit are 11.2–12.5 ‰ and 0.31–0.85 ‰, respectively. The deduced sulfur and iron isotope compositions of initial ore-forming fluids indicate that the ore-forming fluids were derived from the overlying sediments on the subducted slab. The trace elements and SFe isotopes of pyrite suggest that fluid immiscibility is the primary mechanism of gold precipitation. The similar compositions and source of ore-forming fluids at shallow and deep areas of the Jiaojia Fault indicate that the deeper area of the fault zone still has gold mineralization potential.
胶东金矿床成矿流体的组成和来源一直存在争议。为此,对焦家断裂带南绿新木浅部和赵县深部金矿床中黄铁矿的共生矿物、原位微量元素和硫铁同位素进行了分析。两个矿床均确定了4个热液阶段:石英-黄铁矿阶段(I)、石英-黄铁矿-原生金阶段(II)、石英-黄铁矿-磁黄铁矿-方铅矿-闪锌矿阶段(III)和石英-方解石-黄铁矿阶段(IV)。含金阶段ⅱ的细粗黄铁矿和正面体-亚面体黄铁矿(Py2)显示出较高的Au(中值:0.10 ppm)和Ag(中值:0.31 ppm)浓度,而其他阶段的Au浓度较低(中值:0.05 ppm)。南绿新木金矿金相关Py2 δ34S值为11.0 ~ 12.8‰,δ56Fe值为0.30 ~ 0.71‰,赵县金矿金相关Py2 δ34S值为11.2 ~ 12.5‰,δ56Fe值为0.31 ~ 0.85‰。初始成矿流体的硫、铁同位素组成表明成矿流体来源于俯冲板块上覆沉积物。黄铁矿微量元素和SFe同位素表明,流体不混溶是金沉淀的主要机制。焦家断裂带浅部和深部成矿流体组成和来源相似,表明该断裂带深部仍有成矿潜力。
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A hybrid spatial framework for risk mapping and driving factor diagnosis of soil combined contamination in Guangzhou 广州市土壤复合污染风险制图与驱动因子诊断的混合空间框架
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107989
Lian Chen , Zhenjiang Wang , Lingyun Sun , Zhipeng Wu , Sen Lin , Dan Wang , Jianan Wu , Zhiyi Li , Gaocong Li
The spatial characterization of risk patterns and their driving factors in urban soils co-contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) remains a critical research challenge. To address this, we developed a novel integrated framework, MGRB (MCDA-GIS-RF-BLMI), that synergistically combines Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Random Forest (RF), and Bivariate Local Moran's I (BLMI). This framework enables comprehensive assessment of combined contamination risks, generation of detailed risk zoning maps, identification of key influencing factors, and analysis of spatial interactions between risk levels and environmental drivers. Guangzhou, a major political, economic, and cultural center in southern China, was applied to the MGRB framework to demonstrate its feasibility and innovation. Results derived from MCDA and GIS revealed a distinct spatial risk gradient, with risk zones distributed as follows: low-risk (55.0%, 4092.4 km2) > moderate-risk (23.1%, 1713.9 km2) > considerable-risk (12.7%, 942.1 km2) > no-risk (7.7%, 572.9 km2) > high-risk (1.5%, 113.0 km2). Notably, approximately 37% of Guangzhou's territory exhibited moderate-to-high risk levels, with significant spatial clustering in western and central districts as well as scattered high-risk patches in northern, eastern, and southern areas. RF analysis identified road density, population density, and GDP as the dominant drivers, displaying most frequently and strongest associations with PTE-PAH risk. BLMI results further indicated that high-high clusters, where both contamination risk levels and driving factors are elevated, were predominantly concentrated in western and southern regions, which should be prioritized for targeted pollution control and mitigation strategies. This study develops an innovative methodology for the comprehensive spatial assessment of combined PTE-PAH risks and their driving factors in Guangzhou. This framework serves both to guide local risk management and to provide a transferable model for other rapidly urbanizing regions with analogous challenges.
潜在有毒元素(pte)和多环芳烃(PAHs)共同污染的城市土壤风险模式及其驱动因素的空间特征仍然是一个重要的研究挑战。为了解决这个问题,我们开发了一个新的集成框架MGRB (MCDA-GIS-RF-BLMI),它协同结合了多标准决策分析(MCDA)、地理信息系统(GIS)、随机森林(RF)和二元局部莫兰I (BLMI)。该框架能够全面评估综合污染风险,生成详细的风险分区图,识别关键影响因素,并分析风险水平与环境驱动因素之间的空间相互作用。广州作为中国南方重要的政治、经济和文化中心,被应用于MGRB框架,以证明其可行性和创新性。MCDA和GIS结果显示出明显的空间风险梯度,风险区分布为低风险区(55.0%,4092.4 km2) >;中风险区(23.1%,1713.9 km2) >;相当风险区(12.7%,942.1 km2) >;无风险区(7.7%,572.9 km2) >;高风险区(1.5%,113.0 km2)。值得注意的是,广州约37%的领土呈现中至高风险水平,西部和中部地区具有明显的空间集聚性,北部、东部和南部地区分散着高风险斑块。RF分析发现,道路密度、人口密度和GDP是主要驱动因素,显示出与PTE-PAH风险最频繁和最强的关联。BLMI结果进一步表明,污染风险水平和驱动因素都较高的高-高集聚区主要集中在西部和南部地区,应优先考虑有针对性的污染控制和缓解战略。本研究提出了广州市PTE-PAH联合风险及其驱动因素的空间综合评价方法。该框架既可以指导地方风险管理,也可以为其他面临类似挑战的快速城市化地区提供可转移的模式。
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Genesis of copper mineralization in the Lanping foreland basin, southeastern Tibetan Plateau: Insights from ReOs geochronology and sulfide geochemistry at Baiyangping 青藏高原东南部兰坪前陆盆地铜成矿成因——来自白洋坪ReOs年代学和硫化物地球化学的启示
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107987
Jiaxuan Zhu , Qingfei Wang , Matthew Steele-MacInnis , Hongyu Duan , Songyan Liu
A series of sediment-host base metal deposits, related to the collision between the Indian and Asian plates, are distributed in the Lanping basin in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau. The genesis of these deposits remains controversial. Here, we report ReOs isotopic data of chalcopyrite-tennantite and laser ablation mineral mapping from the Baiyangping deposit, a large sediment-hosted CuPbZn deposit. The isochron age, which offers the first insight into the absolute age of the Cu mineralization, at 30.8 ± 1.4 Ma (MSWD = 2.7, n = 5, ±2σ). This demonstrates the application of the low-level ReOs system in chalcopyrite-tennantite dating, with high 187Re/188Os (400–10,000 ppb) but low Re abundances (3–20 ppb). La-ICP-MS analysis show that sphalerite intergrown with chalcopyrite from Cu-rich mineralization exhibits a fibrous texture formed in a setting where vein cementation kept pace with dilation and is enriched in Ag, As, Cu and Sb. This is a common feature of basinal rocks influenced by compressional tectonics. In contrast, euhedral sphalerite in PbZn orebody is enriched in Fe and Cd and displays concentric and sectoral zoning patterns. It was formed by precipitation into open space, probably assisted by structural dilation along jogs on extensional faults in transpressional or extensional zones. The Baiyangping deposit within thrust belts occurs as a result of synorogenic stress transition from compression to transpression/extension during the Cenozoic after Indo-Asian initial-collision. Regional metallogenesis also shows that Cu mineralization formed along thrust fault during the extrusion and PbZn mineralization focus on extensional zones and extensional faults.
青藏高原东南部兰坪盆地分布着一系列与印度板块与亚洲板块碰撞有关的以沉积为主的贱金属矿床。这些矿床的成因仍有争议。本文报道了白洋坪大型铜锌矿床黄铜矿-钛矿的ReOs同位素数据和激光烧蚀矿物填图。等时线年龄为30.8±1.4 Ma (MSWD = 2.7, n = 5,±2σ),首次揭示了铜成矿的绝对年龄。这证明了低水平ReOs系统在黄铜矿-钛矿定年中的应用,具有高的187Re/188Os (400-10,000 ppb),但低的Re丰度(3-20 ppb)。La-ICP-MS分析表明,与富Cu矿化黄铜矿共生的闪锌矿呈纤维状结构,形成于脉状胶结与扩张同步的环境中,富含Ag、As、Cu和Sb,这是受挤压构造影响的盆地岩石的共同特征。而铅锌矿体中自晶体闪锌矿则富集Fe和Cd,呈同心和扇形分带。它是由沉积到开阔空间形成的,可能是由逆挤压带或伸展带的伸展断层上的斜坡上的构造扩张辅助形成的。冲断带内的白洋坪矿床是新生代印亚初碰撞后同造面应力由挤压向挤压/伸展转变的结果。区域成矿作用还表明,挤压期铜成矿沿逆冲断层形成,铅锌成矿以伸展带和伸展断裂为主。
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National-scale spatial variations in potentially toxic elements in agricultural and forest topsoil in South Korea 韩国农业和森林表层土壤中潜在有毒元素的国家尺度空间变化
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107967
Go-Eun Kim , Woo-Jin Shin , Mukesh Kumar Gautam , Kwang-Sik Lee
South Korean ecosystems are increasingly exposed to elevated levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) originating from agricultural activities, fossil fuel combustion, and industrial emissions, which pose risks to soil health and ecosystem stability. This study investigated contamination levels and spatial distribution patterns of PTEs in South Korean topsoil. We analyzed 12 PTEs in 329 agricultural and 430 forest sites. Contamination exceedances were assessed using the geoaccumulation index (Igeo), degree of contamination (Cd), and pollution load index (PLI). The Igeo values for Al, Fe, Ti, and V were below one, indicating low accumulation, whereas Ni and As showed higher levels, with As reaching Class 5. Most samples fell within Igeo Classes 0–1, although significant accumulations of Cr, Zn, As, and Pb were observed in higher classes. Both Cd and PLI showed enrichment relative to the background levels, with forest soils showing greater enrichment, particularly for Cu, As, and Pb. Notably, forest soils had more samples in the highest contamination category (Cf ≥ 6). The spatial patterns of Igeo revealed localized contamination, and Al, Fe, and Ti exhibited consistent spatial trends across the different regions. The Cd and PLI maps showed regional variability. This study provides critical insights into the assessment of soil contamination and sustainable land management in South Korea.
韩国的生态系统越来越多地暴露于来自农业活动、化石燃料燃烧和工业排放的潜在有毒元素(pte)水平升高,这对土壤健康和生态系统稳定构成了风险。本研究调查了韩国表层土壤中pte的污染水平和空间分布格局。我们分析了329个农业站点和430个森林站点的12个pte。采用地质累积指数(Igeo)、污染程度指数(Cd)和污染负荷指数(PLI)评估污染超标情况。Al、Fe、Ti和V的Igeo值均小于1,表明富集程度较低,而Ni和As含量较高,其中As达到5级。大多数样品属于Igeo等级0-1,尽管在较高等级中观察到Cr, Zn, As和Pb的显著积累。Cd和PLI均表现出相对于背景水平的富集,森林土壤表现出更大的富集,特别是Cu、As和Pb。值得注意的是,森林土壤中最高污染类别(Cf≥6)的样品较多。Igeo的空间格局表现为局部污染,Al、Fe和Ti在不同区域表现出一致的空间趋势。Cd和PLI图显示区域差异。这项研究为评估韩国的土壤污染和可持续土地管理提供了重要的见解。
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A novel integrated model for risk analysis of soil PAHs and PTEs based on Monte Carlo simulation: a case study of Shenyang, China 基于蒙特卡罗模拟的土壤多环芳烃和pte风险综合分析模型——以沈阳市为例
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107993
Rui Zhong , Fulin Tian , Yiran Li , Zhengyu Liu , Jingyuan Wei , Hong Li , Peng Kang , Haibo Zhao , Zhisen Liu
A novel integrated probabilistic model combining Monte Carlo simulation with multi-pollutant risk assessment was developed to evaluate soil contamination risks in urban ecosystems. This MATLAB-based framework establishes an independent computational architecture with native implementation of environmental risk algorithms, eliminating dependencies on external statistical packages. The system demonstrates robust compatibility through standardized interfaces that enable direct coupling with receptor models for integrated source-to-risk analysis. A case study was conducted in Shenyang's urban core (a northeastern Chinese megacity) to evaluate the model. Sixteen priority PAHs and nine potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the city's surface soils were simultaneously analyzed. The results indicated that the non-carcinogenic risks of PAHs and PTEs were within acceptable levels. However, in terms of carcinogenic risks, 2.50% of children and 17.89% of adults exceeded the recommended guideline value of 10−4 for PAH exposure. Furthermore, 2.82% of adults surpassed the recommended threshold of 10−4 for carcinogenic risk linked to Cr exposure, suggesting a potential carcinogenic risk for this demographic. Sensitivity analysis results showed that body weight and exposure duration were the main influencing factors of carcinogenic risk. The model is feasible for application and can be further integrated with other modeling approaches. The current study may represent a significant advancement in enhancing the integration and compatibility of risk analysis modeling frameworks.
建立了蒙特卡罗模拟与多污染物风险评估相结合的城市生态系统土壤污染风险综合概率模型。这个基于matlab的框架建立了一个独立的计算架构,具有环境风险算法的本地实现,消除了对外部统计包的依赖。该系统通过标准化接口展示了强大的兼容性,可以直接与受体模型耦合,用于集成源到风险分析。以沈阳城市核心区(中国东北特大城市)为例,对该模型进行了评估。同时分析了北京市表层土壤中16种重点多环芳烃和9种潜在有毒元素。结果表明,多环芳烃和pte的非致癌风险在可接受的范围内。然而,在致癌风险方面,2.50%的儿童和17.89%的成人超过了多环芳烃暴露的推荐指导值10−4。此外,2.82%的成年人超过了与铬暴露相关的致癌风险推荐阈值10−4,表明这一人群存在潜在的致癌风险。敏感性分析结果显示,体重和暴露时间是影响致癌风险的主要因素。该模型具有应用可行性,并可与其他建模方法进一步集成。本研究在加强风险分析建模框架的整合和兼容性方面取得了重大进展。
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Boundary-based random forest leveling of multi-map geochemical data: A case study of the Baiyinchagan-Maodeng Area, Inner Mongolia 基于边界的多图地球化学数据随机森林找平——以内蒙古白音察干—茅登地区为例
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107991
Rui Tang , Cheng Li , Keyan Xiao
Exploration geochemical data, often compiled from multiple map sheets, are susceptible to systematic errors that create artificial “shift” effects at their boundaries. While linear leveling methods exist, they often fail to capture the complex, non-linear relationships inherent in geochemical data. To address this limitation, this study introduces and validates a novel machine learning approach: the Boundary-based Random Forest (BRF) method. Using data from four map sheets in the Baiyinchagan–Maodeng area, we apply the BRF method, which leverages the non-linear capabilities of Random Forest to model the relationship between adjacent data blocks. We compare its performance against the standard Contrast Return (CR) method. The results demonstrate that the BRF method is significantly more effective at eliminating boundary artifacts. The resulting geochemical maps show a more continuous and geologically coherent distribution, aligning better with known fault zones and mineralization. We conclude that the BRF method represents a robust and superior alternative to linear approaches, offering a more accurate foundation for mineral exploration and anomaly targeting.
勘探地球化学数据通常由多张地图汇编而成,容易受到系统误差的影响,从而在其边界产生人为的“偏移”效应。虽然存在线性找平方法,但它们往往无法捕捉地球化学数据中固有的复杂非线性关系。为了解决这一限制,本研究引入并验证了一种新的机器学习方法:基于边界的随机森林(BRF)方法。利用白银察干—茅登地区4张地图的数据,应用BRF方法,利用随机森林的非线性能力对相邻数据块之间的关系进行建模。我们将其性能与标准对比返回(CR)方法进行比较。结果表明,BRF方法在消除边界伪影方面明显更有效。由此得到的地球化学图显示出一个更连续和地质上连贯的分布,与已知的断裂带和矿化更一致。我们认为,BRF方法是线性方法的一种鲁棒性和优越性的替代方法,为矿产勘探和异常定位提供了更准确的基础。
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Tracing molybdenum mineralization through hydrothermal biotite geochemistry in the Jinduicheng porphyry deposit, East Qinling, China 东秦岭金堆城斑岩矿床热液黑云母地球化学示踪钼矿化
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107974
Zhenyu Qin , Fan Yang , Xiaoyu Ge , Leon Bagas , Zhaoyue Ding , Luyang Wang , Lifeng Xu
Porphyry deposits are major sources of molybdenum (Mo) and are closely linked to subduction- and collision-related tectonic settings. The transport and deposition of Mo from aqueous fluids are governed by changes in physicochemical conditions, which are recorded in the geochemistry of hydrothermal minerals. The Jinduicheng Mo deposit, located in the East Qinling Orogen of central China, is a giant Mo resource hosted in granitic and andesitic porphyries. Despite previous studies focus on its origin, the detailed mechanisms of hydrothermal mineralization, along with Mo transport and enrichment remain poorly understood. Hydrothermal biotite, which is commonly associated with Mo deposition in porphyry systems, provides valuable insights into ore-forming processes. This study investigates the major and trace element compositions of hydrothermal biotite from the Jinduicheng deposit to constrain the physicochemical conditions and reveal the evolution of the hydrothermal system. The studied biotite is classified as Mg-rich and crystallized at temperatures of approximately 229–331 °C, recording the thermal conditions of the main Mo precipitation stage. Its composition reveals consistently high oxygen fugacity, which favored the stability of soluble hexavalent Mo species in the hydrothermal fluids. The calculated intercept values of IV(F), IV(Cl), and IV(F/Cl) range from 1.06 to 1.55, −4.31 to −3.61, and 4.83–5.68, respectively. These yield high log(fH2O/fHCl) values of 3.71–4.37, low log(fH2O/fHF) values of 0.98–1.64, and log(fHF/fHCl) values of 0.49–1.64. Halogen fugacity calculations indicate that the hydrothermal fluids were exceptionally enriched in fluorine relative to chlorine, a characteristic that aligns with significant fluorite alteration observed in the deposit. This F-rich signature likely enhanced Mo extraction from the melt and its transport as molybdate complexes (e.g., KHMoO4 or NaHMoO4). The precipitation of molybdenite was primarily driven by the cooling of the hydrothermal fluids, which destabilized these complexes. Fluid mixing and pressure fluctuations likely played secondary roles in the formation of Mo-bearing veins. This study demonstrates that hydrothermal biotite geochemistry is a powerful tool for directly quantifying the oxidized, F-rich nature of ore-forming fluids, and for clarifying the dominant role of cooling in triggering Mo deposition in porphyry systems.
斑岩矿床是钼的主要来源,与俯冲和碰撞相关的构造环境密切相关。水热矿物地球化学记录了Mo在水流体中的运移和沉积受物理化学条件变化的控制。金堆城钼矿位于中国中部东秦岭造山带,是一个赋存于花岗质和安山岩斑岩中的巨型钼矿资源。尽管以往的研究集中在其起源上,但热液矿化的详细机制,以及钼的运输和富集仍然知之甚少。热液黑云母通常与斑岩系统中的Mo沉积有关,为成矿过程提供了有价值的见解。本文研究了金堆城热液黑云母的主微量元素组成,以约束热液系统的物理化学条件,揭示热液系统的演化。研究的黑云母被归类为富mg,在229-331℃的温度下结晶,记录了Mo主要析出阶段的热条件。其组成显示出持续的高氧逸度,这有利于热液流体中可溶六价Mo的稳定性。计算出IV(F)、IV(Cl)、IV(F/Cl)的截距值分别为1.06 ~ 1.55、- 4.31 ~ - 3.61、4.83 ~ 5.68。高对数(fH2O/fHCl)值为3.71-4.37,低对数(fH2O/fHF)值为0.98-1.64,对数(fHF/fHCl)值为0.49-1.64。卤素逸度计算表明,热液流体中的氟相对于氯异常富集,这一特征与在矿床中观察到的显著萤石蚀变相一致。这种富f特征可能增强了钼从熔体中的提取及其作为钼酸盐配合物(如KHMoO4或NaHMoO4)的运输。辉钼矿的析出主要受热液冷却的驱动,热液冷却使这些配合物不稳定。流体混合和压力波动可能在含钼矿脉的形成中起次要作用。该研究表明,热液黑云母地球化学是直接量化成矿流体氧化富f性质的有力工具,并阐明了冷却在触发斑岩系统Mo沉积中的主导作用。
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Metal-rich todorokite as a pathfinder mineral in base and precious metal deposits: A mineralogical and microchemical approach to ore exploration 富金属todorokite作为基础和贵金属矿床的探路者矿物:矿物学和微化学的找矿方法
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107973
Georgios Soulamidis , Christina Stouraiti , Panagiotis Voudouris , Jean Cauzid , Harilaos Tsikos , Marjolene Jatteau , Paul R.D. Mason , Alexandre Tarantola
Todorokite is a unique tunnel-structured hydrous manganese oxide common in terrestrial manganese deposits. It is renowned for its excellent adsorption capacity, associated with a high specific surface area and microporous structure. Due to its role in metal accumulation in the oxidation zone of some ore bodies, todorokite may act as a vectoring tool for concealed ore deposits. This research uses a multi-method analytical approach to investigate the mineral chemistry of todorokite-rich samples from six hydrothermal deposits in different geological settings in Greece: Mavro Xylo-Karposluk (Drama), Aspro gialoudi-Vani (Milos Island), Piavitsa (Chalkidiki), Trikorfo (Thasos Island), Thapsana (Paros Island), and Koskina (Evia Island). Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) was used as the primary analytical method of various Mn-ore samples, complemented by XRD, SEM and electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) for mineral characterization and finally, micro-XRF and inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to determine the concentration and distribution of economically important metals(loids) such as Zn, Pb, Ag, and Sb. In this research, we demonstrate that todorokite from manganese oxide deposits adjacent to intrusion related (Piavitsa, Mavro Xylo-Karposluk) and hybrid epithermal-VMS deposits (Milos Island) shows significant enrichment in Zn, Pb, Ag, As and Sb, in contrast to samples from less mineralized settings (Trikorfo, Thapsana, Koskina) that are base and precious metal-poor. EMPA cross-sections across mineral boundaries and micro-XRF mapping confirm metal zonation and phase-specific enrichment, particularly in Ag- and Zn-bearing todorokite. Additionally, geochemical correlations between pXRF and bulk ICP-MS data of Mn-oxide ore samples highlight the value of portable XRF as a rapid tool for detecting metal anomalies in the field. This research shows that combining portable XRF with focused mineralogical analyses can significantly improve geochemical exploration of hypogene hydrothermal and concealed deposits of base and precious metals.
todoroite是陆相锰矿中常见的一种独特的隧道状含水氧化锰矿。它以其优异的吸附能力,高比表面积和微孔结构而闻名。由于其在某些矿体氧化带中对金属的富集作用,todoroite可能成为隐伏矿床的矢量工具。本研究采用多方法分析方法,研究了希腊6个不同地质环境的热液矿床富含todorokite样品的矿物化学成分:Mavro Xylo-Karposluk (Drama)、Aspro gialoudi-Vani (Milos岛)、Piavitsa (Chalkidiki)、Trikorfo (Thasos岛)、Thapsana (Paros岛)和Koskina (Evia岛)。采用便携式x射线荧光(pXRF)作为各种锰矿样品的主要分析方法,辅之以XRD、SEM和电子探针分析(EMPA)进行矿物表征,最后采用微型x射线荧光(micro-XRF)和电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)测定Zn、Pb、Ag、Sb等具有重要经济意义的金属(类)的浓度和分布。研究表明,与侵入相关的锰氧化物矿床(Piavitsa, Mavro Xylo-Karposluk)和混合型热液- vms矿床(Milos Island)中的todorolote矿明显富集Zn、Pb、Ag、As和Sb,而来自矿化程度较低的环境(Trikorfo, Thapsana, Koskina)中的样品则缺乏碱性和贵金属。跨矿物边界的EMPA横截面和微xrf测图证实了金属分带和特定阶段的富集,特别是在含银和含锌的todoroite中。此外,pXRF与锰氧化物矿石样品的大量ICP-MS数据之间的地球化学相关性突出了便携式XRF作为现场检测金属异常的快速工具的价值。研究表明,便携式XRF与重点矿物学分析相结合,可以显著提高地下热液和隐伏碱、贵金属矿床的地球化学勘查水平。
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Superimposed Triassic epithermal Au(–Zn) mineralization in the Tongshan Mining Area, Northeast China: Insights from geology, muscovite Rb–Sr geochronology and trace elements in sulfides 铜山矿区三叠纪浅成热液型金(锌)成矿作用:来自地质、白云母Rb-Sr年代学和硫化物微量元素的启示
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107976
Chenglin Bai , Guiqing Xie , Xiaolin Wu , Jie Chen , Tianqi Wang
The Tongshan deposit in Northeast China is an overprinted mineral system, featuring Ordovician porphyry Cu mineralization overlain by later Au(–Zn) veins. However, the genetic relationship between these two mineralization events and the timing and ore-forming mechanism of the Au(–Zn) mineralization remain poorly constrained. To address these issues, we conducted detailed paragenetic analysis, TIMA mineral mapping, in situ muscovite Rb–Sr dating, and LA–ICP–MS trace element analysis of pyrite and sphalerite from the Au(–Zn) ore zones. Our results define four hydrothermal stages (I–IV), with gold-bearing minerals occurring in Stage II quartz–polymetallic sulfide veins and Stage III carbonate–fine grained pyrite–Pb–Zn sulfide ± quartz veins with quartz–illite ± pyrite (QIP) alteration halos. The Rb–Sr dating of muscovite from Stages II and III yields an age of 223.9 ± 5.7 Ma (n = 27, MSWD = 1.27), which is significantly younger than the published ~475 Ma porphyry Cu mineralization. Textural and geochemical analyses, as well as a principal component analysis (PCA) of elements, demonstrate that Co–Ni-rich Py1 is a potential gold reservoir for subsequent hydrothermal stages. Additionally, Au enrichment is coupled with As-rich Py2 core–rim textures and Py3 oscillatory zoning, consistent with fluid boiling or rapid near-surface depressurization. Sphalerite geochemistry (depleted in Ga, Ge, In; enriched in Mn, Fe, Cu, Sn) and GGIMFis thermometry (241–312 °C) support a medium–low temperature epithermal environment. Consequently, we propose that Tongshan constitutes an example of a Triassic epithermal Au(–Zn) system superimposed on an Ordovician porphyry Cu deposit. The genetic model elucidates the Au(–Zn) mineralization processes and provides new insights into the exploration of Au and Cu resources in the ore field.
东北铜山矿床是一个奥陶系斑岩型铜矿床,其上覆有后期金(锌)脉。然而,这两个成矿事件与Au(-Zn)成矿的时间和成矿机制之间的成因关系仍不清楚。为了解决这些问题,我们对Au(-Zn)矿带的黄铁矿和闪锌矿进行了详细的共生分析、TIMA矿物填图、原位白云母Rb-Sr测年和LA-ICP-MS微量元素分析。研究结果确定了4个热液阶段(1 - 4),含金矿物赋存于第2阶段石英-多金属硫化物脉中,第3阶段碳酸盐-细晶黄铁矿-铅锌硫化物±石英脉中,伴有石英-伊利石±黄铁矿蚀变晕。第二阶段和第三阶段白云母的Rb-Sr年龄为223.9±5.7 Ma (n = 27, MSWD = 1.27),明显低于已发表的~475 Ma斑岩铜成矿年龄。元素的结构分析、地球化学分析和主成分分析表明,Py1是一个潜在的热液期金矿床。此外,金的富集与富砷的Py2核缘结构和Py3振荡带相耦合,与流体沸腾或近地表快速降压相一致。闪锌矿地球化学特征(贫Ga、Ge、in,富Mn、Fe、Cu、Sn)和GGIMFis测温(241 ~ 312℃)支持中低温浅成热液环境。因此,我们认为铜山是一个与奥陶系斑岩型铜矿床叠加的三叠系浅成热液型金(锌)体系。该成矿模式阐明了金(锌)矿化过程,为矿区金、铜资源勘查提供了新的思路。
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Structurally-controlled radioactive and rare metal mineralizations associated with potassic alteration in Umm Ara granitoids, southern Eastern Desert, Egypt: Implications from remote sensing, whole-rock chemistry, and geophysical data 埃及东部沙漠南部乌姆阿拉花岗岩中与钾蚀变相关的结构控制的放射性和稀有金属矿化:来自遥感、全岩化学和地球物理数据的意义
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2026.107990
Adel Fathy , Mokhles K. Azer , Abdelhalim S. Mahmoud , Farouk Sayed , Ahmed A. Masoud , Faris A. Abanumay
The Umm Ara locality, situated in the extreme southern Eastern Desert of Egypt, hosts one of the richest granitoid-related uranium mineralizations in the region, reaching concentrations of up to 7020 ppm. It forms part of the Allaqi-Heiani Suture Zone, an E-W to NW-trending arc-arc collision zone within the Arabian-Nubian Shield. Three main granite varieties-monzogranite, syenogranite, and alkali feldspar granite-intrude dismembered ophiolitic assemblages, arc-related metavolcanics, and metasediments. Hyperspectral remote sensing, using K-means, Fuzzy C-means, and SID-SAM hybrid algorithms, effectively discriminated the lithological units and mapped alteration minerals such as kaolinite, illite, and muscovite. Radiometric data identified distinct uranium anomalies concentrated within alkali feldspar granites and Dokhan volcanics, spatially controlled by shear zones and fault networks. SEM-EDX analyses revealed diverse accessory minerals, including uranophane, kasolite, allanite, monazite, xenotime, zircon, and the newly recognized polycrase-(Y). Automatic lineament extraction from DEM data indicates dominant structural trends of N–S, NW, NNW, NE, and E–W, with the highest lineament densities occurring within granitoid and Dokhan volcanic rocks. Most of these represent shear-related faults exhibiting either dextral or sinistral motion. These fracture systems enhance permeability and fluid circulation, providing favorable pathways for uranium and rare-metal mineralization. Geochemically, the Umm Ara granitoids display high Fe-numbers, peraluminous compositions, and enrichment in Zr, Y, Nb, Th, and Rb, classifying them as highly fractionated A-type granites of within-plate affinity. Their rare earth element patterns show relatively flat profiles with pronounced negative Eu anomalies, indicative of advanced plagioclase fractionation. The geochemical characteristics suggest derivation from crustal metasedimentary sources in a post-collisional, within-plate tectonic setting. Hydrothermal alteration in the Umm Ara granitoids is dominated by potassic alteration, silicification, and sericitization, with minor albitization. Uranium and rare-metal mineralization are closely associated with these alteration zones, reflecting overprinting by potassic metasomatism. The extreme low Th/U ratio emphasizes the role of post-magmatic processes in U-enrichment. Strong positive correlations between SiO2 and K2O with U and other HFSEs emphasize the role of potassic-silicic alteration in rare-metal enrichment. Overall, the integration of remote sensing, structural, mineralogical, and geochemical data demonstrates that structurally controlled potassic alteration and associated hydrothermal processes localized uranium and rare-metal mineralization.
乌姆阿拉地区位于埃及东部沙漠的最南端,是该地区花岗岩类铀矿化最丰富的地区之一,铀矿化浓度高达7020 ppm。它是阿拉奇-黑亚尼缝合带的一部分,这是阿拉伯-努比亚地盾内的一个E-W至nw走向的弧-弧碰撞带。三种主要的花岗岩品种——二长花岗岩、正长花岗岩和碱长石花岗岩——侵入了破碎的蛇绿岩组合、弧相关的变质火山和变质沉积物。高光谱遥感利用K-means、Fuzzy C-means和sidd - sam混合算法,有效地识别了岩性单元,绘制了高岭石、伊利石、白云母等蚀变矿物。放射性测量数据发现铀异常明显,集中在碱长石花岗岩和Dokhan火山岩中,在空间上受剪切带和断层网络控制。SEM-EDX分析显示了多种辅助矿物,包括铀矿石、kasolite、allanite、monazite、xenotime、锆石和新发现的polycrase-(Y)。DEM数据的自动提取结果显示,南北向、NW向、NNW向、NE向和E-W向的构造趋势占主导地位,其中花岗岩类和多罕火山岩的构造密度最高。其中大多数是与剪切有关的断层,显示出右旋或左旋运动。这些裂缝系统提高了渗透率和流体循环,为铀和稀有金属的成矿提供了有利的通道。地球化学特征表明,乌姆阿拉花岗岩具有高铁含量、过铝含量、富集Zr、Y、Nb、Th、Rb等元素的特征,属于高分选的a型花岗岩,具有板内亲和作用。稀土元素分布相对平坦,Eu负异常明显,显示出超前斜长石分馏作用。地球化学特征表明其起源于碰撞后的板块内构造背景下的地壳变质沉积岩。乌姆阿拉花岗岩的热液蚀变以钾化、硅化和绢云母化为主,并伴有少量钠长岩化。铀和稀有金属的成矿作用与这些蚀变带密切相关,反映了钾交代的套印作用。极低的Th/U比值强调了后岩浆过程在铀富集中的作用。SiO2、K2O与U等hfse呈显著正相关关系,说明钾硅蚀变在稀土富集中的作用。总体而言,遥感、构造、矿物学和地球化学数据的综合表明,构造控制的钾蚀变和相关的热液作用定位了铀和稀有金属的成矿作用。
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