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Classification, Minerogenic Models and Prospecting of Realgar/Orpiment Deposits in China
Author(s) -
Xianxiao XIONG
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
acta geologica sinica ‐ english edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.444
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1755-6724
pISSN - 1000-9515
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-6724.2000.tb00033.x
Subject(s) - geochemistry , geology , prospecting , realgar , sedimentary rock , tectonics , mineralogy , paleontology
China's realgar/orpiment deposits may be classified into three types, the stratabound, hot‐water sedimentary and hydrothermal, according to their mineralizing processes, geological occurrences, tectonic and geochemical features. The three types may be further distinguished into seven subtypes, namely, the Xiaguan, Shuiluo, Jiepaiyu, Songpan, Shixia, Wangzhuang and Ninghshan ones. On this basis three minerogenic models are established, and based on studies of their geochemistry and minerogenic mechanisms the prerequisites for prospecting for these types of deposits are given in the paper.