Characteristics that distinguish types of epithermal deposits
January 1, 1984
Three distinctive groupings of epithermal deposits were recognized from a literature study of fifteen well-described precious- and base-metal epithermal districts, supplemented by L. J. Buchanan's 1981 compilation of data from 47 less completely documented deposits. The three groups are distinguished primarily by the type of alteration and the sulfur fugacity indicated by the vein mineral assemblage. Additional discriminating criteria include composition of the host rock, timing of ore deposition relative to emplacement of the host, and relative abundances of gold, silver, and base metals.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Characteristics that distinguish types of epithermal deposits |
| DOI | 10.1016/0375-6742(86)90016-6 |
| Authors | D.O. Hayba, N.K. Foley, P. Heald-Wetlaufer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Geochemical Exploration |
| Index ID | 70013963 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |