The chemistry of hydrothermal magnetite: A review

• Published in: Ore geology reviews Vol. 61; pp. 1 - 32
• Main Authors: Nadoll, Patrick, Angerer, Thomas, Mauk, Jeffrey L., French, David, Walshe, John
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Hydrothermal; Indicator mineral; Magnetite; Mineral deposits; Petrogenetic; Provenance studies; Provenance studies; Magnetite; Hydrothermal; Indicator mineral; Mineral deposits; Petrogenetic

Magnetite (Fe3O4) is a well-recognized petrogenetic indicator and is a common accessory mineral in many ore deposits and their host rocks. Recent years have seen an increased interest in the use of hydrothermal magnetite for provenance studies and as a pathfinder for mineral exploration. A number of...