Trace element distribution,Co:Ni ratios and genesis of the big cadia iron-copper deposit,new south wales,australia |
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| Authors: | Z U Bajwah P K Seccombe R Offler |
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| Institution: | (1) Geology Department, The University of Newcastle, 2308, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Analyses of pyrite, chalcopyrite and magnetite from the volcanic-hosted Big Cadia stratabound iron-copper deposit in Central Western New South Wales show considerable variation in the minor elements Mn, Ba, Ag, Pb, Zn, Cd, Se, Co and Ni. The preferential concentration of Co and Cd in pyrite, Zn and Ag in chalcopyrite and Mn in magnetite can be attributed to variations in activities of the ions in the hydrothermal fluid at the time of crystallisation of the mineral phases, or in cases such as the concentration of Co in pyrite, dependent on compatible electronic spin states between Co2+ and Fe2+. Trace element concentrations, especially Co and Ni contents and Co:Ni ratios in pyrite (average Co:Ni ratio=17.1) support a volcanic exhalative origin of mineralisation at Big Cadia. Differences in trace element composition such as higher Ni contents in pyrite in contrast with other volcanic-hosted ores may reflect the more basic character of volcanic rocks underlying the Big Cadia deposit. |
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