Paragenetic relationships between low- and high-grade gold mineralization in the Cripple Creek Au-Te deposit, Colorado: Trace element studies of pyrite

• Published in: Ore geology reviews Vol. 127; p. 103847
• Main Authors: Kadel-Harder, Irene M., Spry, Paul G., Layton-Matthews, Dan, Voinot, Alexandre, von der Handt, Anette, McCombs, Audrey L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2020
• Subjects: Colorado; Cripple Creek; Gold telluride; Pyrite; Trace elements; Gold telluride; Trace elements; Pyrite; Cripple Creek; Colorado

[Display omitted] •Three stage paragenesis is recognized for low- and high-grade gold mineralization.•As, Ag, Au, Co, Cu, Mo, Ni, Sb, Te, and Tl in pyrite are vectors to high-grade ore.•Low-grade ore was derived from different fluids that precipitated high-grade ore.•Complex trace element patterns a...