9 Questions
What is the primary process involved in the formation of skarn deposits?
Hydrothermal fluid reaction
Which type of skarn is formed at the contact zone?
Exoskarn
What are the dominant calc-silicate minerals indicating skarn formation?
Garnet, pyroxene, wollastonite, epidote
Which diagnostic feature of skarn deposits reflects fluid flow and potential ore zones?
Alteration zones
What do IP surveys identify in relation to skarn deposits?
Subsurface conductivity changes
What is the major source of copper in skarn deposits?
Magmatic fluids
Which metal is NOT typically associated with skarn deposits?
Aluminum
What are the diverse applications of metals derived from skarn deposits?
Electronics, construction materials, chemicals
What is the driving force behind the formation of endoskarn?
Magmatic fluids
Explore the formation process of skarn deposits through metasomatism and the types of skarn (exoskarn and endoskarn). Understand the driving fluids behind skarn formation and the mineral assemblage, including calc-silicate minerals such as garnet, pyroxene, wollastonite, and epidote.
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