Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny
- 1st Edition - September 28, 2023
- Authors: David Ian Groves, M. Santosh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 6 8 4 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 6 8 5 - 5
Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides insights into the critical parameters of Earth’s evolution, particularly in terms of thermal state, tectonics… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides insights into the critical parameters of Earth’s evolution, particularly in terms of thermal state, tectonics, and the atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere system that control the metallogeny of the planet. World-class to giant mineral systems are described and interpreted in terms of their relationship to critical periods of change in tectonic regimes within the supercontinent cycle and evolution of the mantle lithosphere. Specific times of formation of highly anomalous giant mineral systems, such as the so-called Boring Billion, are discussed together with specific tectonic environments, such as craton edges and thick lithosphere margins.
This book provides an overview on how the evolution of Earth has dictated the nature and distribution of its mineral resources that are the foundation of our modern industries and provides insights into critical parameters for conceptual exploration targeting. Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides a helpful resource for researchers, academicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and geologists engaged in the fields of economic geology, geologic exploration, mineral systems, and earth evolution in understanding the timing and distribution of the world’s major mineral deposits and their relation to critical parameters controlling earth’s evolution.
- Draws together aspects of each book section through summary tables
- Synthesizes data in each book section using summary diagrams/figures
- Provides continuity between related sections of the book by providing end-of-chapter bullet-point conclusions
Professors and lecturers, undergraduate and graduate students, and geologists in the fields of economic geology, geologic exploration, mineral systems, and earth evolution
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- Chapter 2. Representative examples of mineral system models
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 2.1 Definition of mineral systems
- 2.2 Example of porphyry Cu–Au–Mo system
- 2.3 Example of orogenic gold system
- Chapter 3. Summary mineral systems models for relevant systems
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Mineral systems involving mineralization processes in sedimentary basins
- 3.3 Submarine hydrothermal systems
- 3.4 Magmatic hydrothermal systems
- 3.5 Magmatic systems with hydrothermal fluid involvement
- 3.6 Magmatic systems
- 3.7 Summary
- Chapter 4. The critical role of subduction
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Systems with direct associations to subduction in convergent margins
- 4.3 Orogenic gold systems in transpressional settings
- 4.4 Indirect association with late-subduction orogenic collapse or rifting
- 4.5 Indirect association with subduction-related metasomatized lithosphere
- 4.6 Indirect association with magmatic systems derived from subduction-related lithosphere metasomatism
- 4.7 Summary
- Chapter 5. Mineral systems, tectonics, and the supercontinent cycle
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Evolution of the early Earth
- 5.3 Supercontinent cycles
- 5.4 Mineral systems and their relationship to the supercontinent system
- 5.5 Mineral deposits as sensitive indicators of Earth evolution
- 5.6 Summary
- Chapter 6. The anomalous Boring Billion
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Overview of the Boring Billion
- 6.3 Metallogeny before and during the Boring Billion
- 6.4 The not-so-boring metallogeny of the Boring Billion
- 6.5 The critical conjunction between metallogeny and tectonic evolution
- 6.6 Summary
- Chapter 7. Paleoproterozoic great oxidation event
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 7.1 Evolution of the atmosphere–hydrosphere–biosphere system
- 7.2 Metallogeny related to the Paleoproterozoic GOE
- 7.3 Summary: redox reflections of atmosphere evolution
- Chapter 8. Cambrian explosion of life
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 8.1 Neoproterozoic to Phanerozoic hydrosphere–biosphere system evolution
- 8.2 Contrasting temporal pattern of SEDEX and MVT systems
- 8.3 Importance of abundant organisms
- 8.4 Potential importance of hydrocarbons
- Chapter 9. The role of craton and thick lithosphere margins
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Longevity of cratons and their margins
- 9.3 Modification of craton margins and underlying lithosphere
- 9.4 Metasomatic alteration of mantle lithosphere
- 9.5 Magmatic deposits derived from metasomatized lithosphere
- 9.6 Magmatic-hydrothermal deposits from metasomatized lithosphere
- 9.7 Hydrothermal deposits derived from metasomatized lithosphere
- 9.8 Magmatic systems related to intrusion via trans-lithosphere structures
- 9.9 Hydrothermal deposits related to deformation on craton margins
- 9.10 Sediment-hosted deposits on craton and thick lithosphere margins
- 9.11 Diversity of mineral systems along craton and thick lithosphere margins
- 9.12 Summary
- Chapter 10. Implications for global exploration
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 The role and appropriate scale of conceptual targeting
- 10.3 Most productive time periods for specific mineral systems
- 10.4 Association with craton and thick lithosphere margins
- 10.5 Detection of lithosphere scale structures connected to mineral systems
- 10.6 Summary
- Index
- No. of pages: 300
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 28, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443216848
- eBook ISBN: 9780443216855
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