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Geochemical proximity indicators of massive sulphide mineralization in the Iberian Pyrite Belt and the East Pontic metallotect

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A comparative lithogeochemical study of mainly surface rocks of the Iberian Pyrite Belt (volcanic-sedimentary sequence) and the East Pontic metallotect (volcanic island arc system with few intercalations of marine sediments) has been performed in order to find facies-independent proximity indicators of massive sulphide mineralizations. As, Sb, Tl, and Na seem to be the most promising indicator elements for primary hydrothermal exhalation and/or alteration haloes. The size of the alteration haloes largely depends on the permeability of the country rocks and is best defined by ratios such as As/Na, Sb/Na, and Tl/Na.

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  1. Geochemie, Hahn-Meitner-Institut für Kernforschung Berlin GmbH, Berlin, Germany

    P. Möller & P. Dulski

  2. Institut für Angewandte Geologie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany

    M. A. Dieterle, K. Germann, H.-J. Schneider & W. Schütz

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Möller, P., Dieterle, M.A., Dulski, P. et al. Geochemical proximity indicators of massive sulphide mineralization in the Iberian Pyrite Belt and the East Pontic metallotect. Mineral. Deposita 18 (Suppl 2), 387–398 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00206487

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