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hydrothermal ore deposit

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hydrothermal ore deposit

Any concentration of metallic minerals formed by the release of solids from hot mineral-laden water (hydrothermal solution). The solutions are thought to arise in most cases from the action of deeply circulating water heated by magma. Another source of heating that may be involved includes energy released by radioactive decay.



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1997, Geochemistry of hydrothermal ore deposits (3rd ed.
Major hydrothermal ore deposits of gold, silver, tin, lead, zinc, bismuth and antimony are related to near-surface stocks and subvolcanic eruptive centers.
The discovery of a new gold/copper hydrothermal ore deposit at Lipangue means more permanent access is required.
 
 
 
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