Trace element catalyses mineral replacement reactions and facilitates ore formation

Yanlu Xing; Joël Brugger; Barbara Etschmann; Andrew G. Tomkins; Andrew J. Frierdich; Xiya Fang

doi:10.1038/s41467-021-21684-5

Nature Communications (Mar 2021)

Trace element catalyses mineral replacement reactions and facilitates ore formation

Yanlu Xing,
Joël Brugger,
Barbara Etschmann,
Andrew G. Tomkins,
Andrew J. Frierdich,
Xiya Fang

Affiliations

Yanlu Xing: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Joël Brugger: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Barbara Etschmann: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Andrew G. Tomkins: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Andrew J. Frierdich: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Xiya Fang: Monash Centre of Electron Microscopy, Monash University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21684-5
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. 1 – 7

Abstract

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Trace amounts of Cerium can act as a catalyst by enhancing fluid-mediated magnetite alteration, which preconditions ore systems and could contribute to the large size and metal content of world-class ore deposits.

Published in Nature Communications

ISSN: 2041-1723 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science
Website: https://www.nature.com/ncomms/

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