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Geochemical and electron paramagnetic characteristics of quartz from a multi-stage vein environment, Cowarra gold deposit, New South Wales
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McQueen, KG and Pwa, A and Van Moort, JC, Geochemical and electron paramagnetic characteristics of quartz from a multi-stage vein environment, Cowarra gold deposit, New South Wales, Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 72, (3) pp. 211-221. ISSN 0375-6742 (2001) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1016/S0375-6742(01)00162-5
Abstract
The characterisation of quartz using trace element geochemistry and electron paramagnetic resonance measurements has been tested for different generations of quartz veining in the multi-stage hydrothermal vein system at Cowarra. Quartz closely associated with gold mineralisation can be distinguished from earlier and later quartz generations in the mineralised environment, and both types can be distinguished from regional, barren quartz veins. These separate stages of quartz veins are also recognised from their fluid inclusion characteristics. Geochemical differences in the quartz partly reflect the presence of minor mineral inclusions, particularly sulfides and arsenopyrite.
The study highlights the importance of understanding the paragenetic sequence of quartz vein development in a mineralised environment and the need for careful, thorough sampling before attempting geochemical and EPR characterisation of quartz as an exploration technique.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | electron paramagnetic resonance, exploration, inclusions, mesothermal gold deposit, vein quartz |
Research Division: | Earth Sciences |
Research Group: | Geochemistry |
Research Field: | Exploration geochemistry |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in the earth sciences |
UTAS Author: | Pwa, A (Dr Aung Pwa) |
UTAS Author: | Van Moort, JC (Dr Jan Van Moort) |
ID Code: | 103606 |
Year Published: | 2001 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 4 |
Deposited By: | Earth Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2015-10-19 |
Last Modified: | 2015-10-19 |
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