Evidence for iron-rich sulfate melt during magnetite(-apatite) mineralization at El Laco, Chile
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DOI: 10.1130/g48861.1
Abstract: The origins of Kiruna-type magnetite(-apatite) [Mt(-Ap)] deposits are contentious, with existing models ranging from purely hydrothermal to orthomagmatic end members. Here, we evaluate the compositions of fluids that formed the classic yet enigmatic Mt(-Ap) deposit… read more here.
Keywords: sulfate melt; laco; rich sulfate; evidence ... See more keywords