Kai Weng , Bo Chen , Zhongping Ma , Yongwei Gao , Xiaojian Zhao , Wenbin Kang , Kai Cao
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Geochemically, the granite is highly fractionated I-type, with high SiO<sub>2</sub> and K<sub>2</sub>O, low Na<sub>2</sub>O/K<sub>2</sub>O, and distinct trace element characteristics (e.g., wide 10,000*Ga/Al = 2.24–2.99, Zr + Nb + Ce + Y < 350 ppm), with a negative correlation exists between P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> and SiO<sub>2</sub>. Isotopic data (ε<sub>Nd</sub>(t) = −6.77 to −3.15; ε<sub>Hf</sub>(t) = −0.9 to +3.3; (<sup>207</sup>Pb/<sup>204</sup>Pb)<sub><em>i</em></sub> = 15.581 to 15.714; δ<sup>18</sup>O<sub>V-SMOW</sub> = 7.61 to 14.17 ‰) suggest an ancient crustal source. Low zircon Ce<sup>4+</sup>/Ce<sup>3+</sup> (9.8–164) and δEu (0.10–0.57) ratios imply low oxygen fugacity, while low K/Rb and high Rb/Sr ratios indicate significant fractional crystallization, crucial for transportation and concentration of ore-forming elements. The I-type granite characteristics of the Zhongbao pluton suggest its formation during a post-collisional tectonic setting. Furthermore, the Early Permian W deposits, including Zhongbao W deposit, constitute a NW-trending mineralization belt situated between the Central Tianshan terrane and the Tarim Craton. Additionally, the post-collisional extension setting has been identified along the southwestern margin of the Central Tianshan terrane during the Early Permian. 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Early Permian granitic magmatism and mineralization in the Zhongbao W deposit, East Tianshan, NW China: Constraints from geochronology and whole-rock geochemistry
Numerous Early Permian tungsten (W) deposits, associated with granitic formations, have been identified in the southwest of the Central Tianshan terrane, East Tianshan, NW China. However, the relationship between granitic magma, mineralization, and tectonic setting remains debated. The Zhongbao W deposit is spatially associated with mica monzogranite in the Kumish area. Zircon and monazite UPb dating of the granite yielded ages of 304–298 Ma, consistent with the 40Ar/39Ar age of 296 Ma from muscovite within the greisen orebodies, indicating a genetic link between the Zhongbao pluton and W mineralization. Geochemically, the granite is highly fractionated I-type, with high SiO2 and K2O, low Na2O/K2O, and distinct trace element characteristics (e.g., wide 10,000*Ga/Al = 2.24–2.99, Zr + Nb + Ce + Y < 350 ppm), with a negative correlation exists between P2O5 and SiO2. Isotopic data (εNd(t) = −6.77 to −3.15; εHf(t) = −0.9 to +3.3; (207Pb/204Pb)i = 15.581 to 15.714; δ18OV-SMOW = 7.61 to 14.17 ‰) suggest an ancient crustal source. Low zircon Ce4+/Ce3+ (9.8–164) and δEu (0.10–0.57) ratios imply low oxygen fugacity, while low K/Rb and high Rb/Sr ratios indicate significant fractional crystallization, crucial for transportation and concentration of ore-forming elements. The I-type granite characteristics of the Zhongbao pluton suggest its formation during a post-collisional tectonic setting. Furthermore, the Early Permian W deposits, including Zhongbao W deposit, constitute a NW-trending mineralization belt situated between the Central Tianshan terrane and the Tarim Craton. Additionally, the post-collisional extension setting has been identified along the southwestern margin of the Central Tianshan terrane during the Early Permian. We propose that the formation of Zhongbao W deposit be attributed to the local closure of the southern Tianshan ocean in the Early Permian.
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Journal of Geochemical Exploration is mostly dedicated to publication of original studies in exploration and environmental geochemistry and related topics.
Contributions considered of prevalent interest for the journal include researches based on the application of innovative methods to:
define the genesis and the evolution of mineral deposits including transfer of elements in large-scale mineralized areas.
analyze complex systems at the boundaries between bio-geochemistry, metal transport and mineral accumulation.
evaluate effects of historical mining activities on the surface environment.
trace pollutant sources and define their fate and transport models in the near-surface and surface environments involving solid, fluid and aerial matrices.
assess and quantify natural and technogenic radioactivity in the environment.
determine geochemical anomalies and set baseline reference values using compositional data analysis, multivariate statistics and geo-spatial analysis.
assess the impacts of anthropogenic contamination on ecosystems and human health at local and regional scale to prioritize and classify risks through deterministic and stochastic approaches.
Papers dedicated to the presentation of newly developed methods in analytical geochemistry to be applied in the field or in laboratory are also within the topics of interest for the journal.