Auriferous metasomatite from the Enganepe Ridge (Polar Urals)
https://doi.org/10.52349/0869-7892_2021_87_87-101
Abstract
For the first time, the authors present data on the gold content of metasomatite from the Enganepe Ridge, the Polar Urals. Pyrite-sericite-quartz, pyrite-sericite and sericite metasomatites occur after rhyolite and basalt. The relationship between gold grade and post-magmatic processes of near-fissure low-temperature metasomatism is shown. Native gold in the metasomatite is moderately fine (800–900 ‰); typomorphic impurities are represented by silver and mercury. Similar gold was previously found in placers. Potential of the area for native gold and possible genetic type of gold deposits is discussed.
About the Authors
L. I. Efanova
Institute of Geology of the Komi National Center of the Ural Branch of the RAS (FTC Institute of Geology Komi SC UB RAS)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Senior Geologist
T. P. Mayorova
Institute of Geology of the Komi National Center of the Ural Branch of the RAS (FTC Institute of Geology Komi SC UB RAS); Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University (P. Sorokin Syktyvkar State University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Senior Researcher
K. G. Parhacheva
Institute of Geology of the Komi National Center of the Ural Branch of the RAS (FTC Institute of Geology Komi SC UB RAS)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Junior Researcher, Ph. D. Student
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Efanova L.I., Mayorova T.P., Parhacheva K.G. Auriferous metasomatite from the Enganepe Ridge (Polar Urals). Regional Geology and Metallogeny. 2021;(87):87–101. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52349/0869-7892_2021_87_87-101
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