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Geochemistry of sinters of the alkaline chloride hot springs of the Rotorua Geothermal Field
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 10:28 authored by Van Moort, JC, O'Shea, ASinters around the active geothermal springs at Rotorua consist of amorphous opal-A (except those around the Ngararatutara spring, which have in addition various amounts of chalcedony). Fossil sinters consist of opal-CT. Trace element analyses of the sinters show enrichment of As, Ga, Tl, Ge, Hg, Sb, W, Mo, Ag and occasionally Au. The fossil sinters have in comparison a much lower water content and are in comparison depleted of Al, Fe, Mg, Ca, Na, K and P and the traces of As, Ga, Tl, Ag, Sb, Mo and Pb, all due to leaching of sulphates or destruction of sulphides. Ge, Hg and W are not depleted. The presence of up to 17 ppm Ge in the SiO4 lattice is indicative of rapid drop in temperature and pressure of the geothermal fluids.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 26th International Applied Geochemistry Symposium Incorporating the 35th New Zealand Geothermal WorkshopDepartment/School
School of Natural SciencesPlace of publication
New ZealandEvent title
26th International Applied Geochemistry Symposium Incorporating the 35th New Zealand Geothermal WorkshopEvent Venue
Rotorua, New ZealandDate of Event (Start Date)
2013-11-18Date of Event (End Date)
2013-11-21Repository Status
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