Composition Typomorphic Characteristics of Pyrite in Various Genetic Type Gold Deposits

Abstract:

Pyrite is an ordinary mineral which appears in different types of deposits and it is an important gold-bearing mineral in gold deposits. Through studying the composition typomorphic characteristics of pyrite, we have achieved some genesis information. However, the study on pyrite composition typomorphism in different genesis gold deposits is rare. The paper studied major and trace elements of pyrite of different genetic deposits by using δFe—δS, δFe/δS—As, (Fe+S)—As and Co—Ni—As plot method and achieved major elements characteristics of different deposits. The results show that each genetic type gold deposit has its typical characteristics. This result are well applicable to genetic studies of pyrite in gold deposits and the distribution characteristics are helpful for studying pyrite in gold deposits

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 463-464)
• Pages: 25-29
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.463-464.25
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Yu Tong Yan, Sheng Rong Li, Bao Jian Jia, Na Zhang, Liang Jiang, Li Na Yan
• Keywords: Composition Typomorphism, GENESIS, Gold Deposit, Pyrite

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