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What is the primary process involved in the formation of skarn deposits?
What is the primary process involved in the formation of skarn deposits?
- Igneous intrusion
- Chemical weathering
- Hydrothermal fluid reaction (correct)
- Metamorphism
Which type of skarn is formed at the contact zone?
Which type of skarn is formed at the contact zone?
- Hyperskarn
- Exoskarn (correct)
- Endoskarn
- Mesoskarn
What are the dominant calc-silicate minerals indicating skarn formation?
What are the dominant calc-silicate minerals indicating skarn formation?
- Halite, gypsum, anhydrite, sylvite
- Garnet, pyroxene, wollastonite, epidote (correct)
- Hematite, magnetite, limonite, goethite
- Quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole
Which diagnostic feature of skarn deposits reflects fluid flow and potential ore zones?
Which diagnostic feature of skarn deposits reflects fluid flow and potential ore zones?
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What do IP surveys identify in relation to skarn deposits?
What do IP surveys identify in relation to skarn deposits?
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What is the major source of copper in skarn deposits?
What is the major source of copper in skarn deposits?
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Which metal is NOT typically associated with skarn deposits?
Which metal is NOT typically associated with skarn deposits?
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What are the diverse applications of metals derived from skarn deposits?
What are the diverse applications of metals derived from skarn deposits?
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What is the driving force behind the formation of endoskarn?
What is the driving force behind the formation of endoskarn?
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