Formation of giant iron oxide-copper-gold deposits by superimposed, episodic hydrothermal pulses

Formation of giant iron oxide-copper-gold deposits by superimposed, episodic hydrothermal pulses

The Candelaria iron oxide-copper-gold deposit in Chile was formed by superimposed, episodic hydrothermal pulses with contrasting composition and temperature, according to micro-textural and compositional variations in actinolite, a common alteration mineral.

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Main Authors: Irene Del Real, Martin Reich, Adam C. Simon, Artur Deditius, Fernando Barra, María A. Rodríguez-Mustafa, John F. H. Thompson, Malcolm P. Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature 2021-09-01
Series:Communications Earth & Environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00265-w

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00265-w

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