Zircon in tin granite as tracer for fluid metasomatism and Sn mineralization

• Published in: Lithos Vol. 474-475; p. 107597
• Main Authors: Duan, Zhen-Peng, Su, Hui-Min, Jiang, Shao-Yong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2024
• Subjects: Fluid metasomatism; Great Xing'an Range; Mopanshan granite; Sn mineralization; Zircon; Mopanshan granite; Sn mineralization; Great Xing'an Range; Zircon; Fluid metasomatism

Most tin deposits in the world are genetically related to tin granite and form during complex magmatic-hydrothermal processes. Zircon is a common accessory mineral in granite and related ore systems and can host a number of ore metals, such as Sn, W, Nb, Ta, U and Th, in its crystal lattice. However...