Mineral Evolution
Mineral Evolution in Ore-forming Systems: Insights from Stage-spanning Minerals
Co-Conveners
Jian-Feng Gao, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Rui Wang, China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
Xin-Fu Zhao, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
De-Gao Zhai, China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
Jing-Jing Zhu, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Stage-spanning minerals (e.g., apatite, quartz, and pyrite) occur across multiple stages of ore-forming systems and serve as valuable recorders of the compositional and physicochemical evolution of mineralization. Their chemical compositions, textures, and isotopic signatures provide robust archives for tracing fluid sources, migration pathways, and the temporal evolution of ore-forming processes.
This session aims to highlight the role of such minerals as key tracers of mineral evolution within ore-forming systems. We welcome contributions that include, but are not limited to:
Advanced analytical techniques and methodological developments for mineral compositional characterization (e.g., in situ microanalysis, high-resolution imaging, and isotope analysis)
Mineral-based tracing of ore-forming processes and fluid evolution
Big-data approaches to mineral chemistry and their applications in mineralization studies and exploration
