首页 > 最新文献

Journal of Geochemical Exploration最新文献

英文 中文
Material source and genesis analysis of lithium-rich claystone in Balun Mahai Salt Lake, Qaidam Basin 柴达木盆地巴伦-马海盐湖富锂粘土岩物质来源及成因分析
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107935
Fan Zhang , Xiwei Qin , Yuliang Ma , Sha Yang , Tong Pan , Jianzhou Chen , Chenglin Liu , Chengwang Ding , Ziwen Jiang , Dong Zhang , Qingkuan Li , Genhou Wang , Ning Feng , Ruibo Liu , Zhaopeng Ding , Erfeng Ren
The potential resources of the clay-type lithium ore in the Balun Mahai Salt Lake of the Qaidam Basin are considerable. However, systematic theoretical research on the metallogenic enrichment regularity of the clay-type lithium ore is still lacking. In this paper, the Quaternary clay layer in the Balun Mahai Basin is taken as the research object. By adopting the methods of rock geochemistry and isotope geochemistry, the sedimentary environment, material source, evolution process and lithium source of the lithium-rich clay layer are explored. The distribution pattern diagrams of rare earth elements indicate that the lithium - rich clay rocks in the Mahai Basin are enriched in light rare earth elements and depleted in heavy rare earth elements, presenting distinct fractionation within the rare earth element assemblage, and the materials of the source rock and the weathering conditions remain stable. The elemental indicators of the sedimentary environment and the isotope indicators of B, C, and O suggest that the sedimentary water body was in a non - marine brackish water environment with weak oxidation - weak reduction conditions, which was affected by a climate characterized by aridity and scarce precipitation. The sediment provenance discrimination diagrams and rare earth element distribution pattern diagrams suggest that the clay source rocks are primarily derived from the biotite adamellite, quartz diorite, gneissic granite of Little Seshten Mountain, adamellite of Qaidam Mountain in the South Qilian Mountains and the granitic gneisses in the Yuqia River region. Weathering indices such as Chemical Index of Alteration (CIA) and Index of Compositional Variability (ICV) indicate that the source rocks generated detrital materials under the influence of weak weathering processes. These detrital materials were then transported to the basin via rivers and, through sedimentation and diagenesis, gave rise to clay minerals. Subsequently, in an alkaline fluid environment, the potassium feldspar was transformed into illite. The isotopic characteristics of Li and B suggest that the lithium in the clay has two sources: lithium in the enriched brine and lithium in the detrital materials of the retained source rocks. Moreover, the amount of lithium adsorbed from the brine is higher than that of the structural lithium in the source rock detritus. Through a comprehensive analysis of the sedimentary environment, material sources, evolution process, and lithium sources of the lithium - rich clay, its genesis can be divided into multiple stages, including the weathering of parent rocks, material transportation, sedimentation, and diagenesis.
柴达木盆地巴伦-马海盐湖粘土型锂矿资源潜力巨大。然而,对泥型锂矿的成矿富集规律仍缺乏系统的理论研究。本文以巴伦-马海盆地第四纪粘土层为研究对象。采用岩石地球化学和同位素地球化学方法,对富锂粘土层的沉积环境、物质来源、演化过程和锂源进行了探讨。稀土元素分布模式图表明,马海盆地富锂粘土岩轻稀土元素富集,重稀土元素亏缺,稀土元素组合内部分异明显,烃源岩物质和风化条件保持稳定。沉积环境元素指标和B、C、O同位素指标表明,沉积水体处于弱氧化-弱还原的非海相半咸淡水环境,受干旱、降水稀少的气候影响。沉积物物源判别图和稀土元素分布模式图表明,泥质烃源岩主要来源于小雪山的黑云母二长岩、石英闪长岩、片麻岩花岗岩、南祁连山柴达木二长岩和雨恰河地区的花岗质片麻岩。化学蚀变指数(CIA)和成分变异指数(ICV)等风化指标表明烃源岩在弱风化作用下生成碎屑物质。这些碎屑物质随后通过河流进入盆地,经过沉积和成岩作用,形成了粘土矿物。随后,钾长石在碱性流体环境中转化为伊利石。Li和B的同位素特征表明,粘土中的锂有两个来源:富集卤水中的锂和残留烃源岩碎屑中的锂。此外,卤水对锂的吸附量高于烃源岩碎屑中构造锂的吸附量。通过对富锂粘土的沉积环境、物质来源、演化过程和锂源的综合分析,将其成因划分为母岩风化、物质搬运、沉积和成岩作用等多个阶段。
{"title":"Material source and genesis analysis of lithium-rich claystone in Balun Mahai Salt Lake, Qaidam Basin","authors":"Fan Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiwei Qin ,&nbsp;Yuliang Ma ,&nbsp;Sha Yang ,&nbsp;Tong Pan ,&nbsp;Jianzhou Chen ,&nbsp;Chenglin Liu ,&nbsp;Chengwang Ding ,&nbsp;Ziwen Jiang ,&nbsp;Dong Zhang ,&nbsp;Qingkuan Li ,&nbsp;Genhou Wang ,&nbsp;Ning Feng ,&nbsp;Ruibo Liu ,&nbsp;Zhaopeng Ding ,&nbsp;Erfeng Ren","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107935","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107935","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The potential resources of the clay-type lithium ore in the Balun Mahai Salt Lake of the Qaidam Basin are considerable. However, systematic theoretical research on the metallogenic enrichment regularity of the clay-type lithium ore is still lacking. In this paper, the Quaternary clay layer in the Balun Mahai Basin is taken as the research object. By adopting the methods of rock geochemistry and isotope geochemistry, the sedimentary environment, material source, evolution process and lithium source of the lithium-rich clay layer are explored. The distribution pattern diagrams of rare earth elements indicate that the lithium - rich clay rocks in the Mahai Basin are enriched in light rare earth elements and depleted in heavy rare earth elements, presenting distinct fractionation within the rare earth element assemblage, and the materials of the source rock and the weathering conditions remain stable. The elemental indicators of the sedimentary environment and the isotope indicators of B, C, and O suggest that the sedimentary water body was in a non - marine brackish water environment with weak oxidation - weak reduction conditions, which was affected by a climate characterized by aridity and scarce precipitation. The sediment provenance discrimination diagrams and rare earth element distribution pattern diagrams suggest that the clay source rocks are primarily derived from the biotite adamellite, quartz diorite, gneissic granite of Little Seshten Mountain, adamellite of Qaidam Mountain in the South Qilian Mountains and the granitic gneisses in the Yuqia River region. Weathering indices such as Chemical Index of Alteration (CIA) and Index of Compositional Variability (ICV) indicate that the source rocks generated detrital materials under the influence of weak weathering processes. These detrital materials were then transported to the basin via rivers and, through sedimentation and diagenesis, gave rise to clay minerals. Subsequently, in an alkaline fluid environment, the potassium feldspar was transformed into illite. The isotopic characteristics of Li and B suggest that the lithium in the clay has two sources: lithium in the enriched brine and lithium in the detrital materials of the retained source rocks. Moreover, the amount of lithium adsorbed from the brine is higher than that of the structural lithium in the source rock detritus. Through a comprehensive analysis of the sedimentary environment, material sources, evolution process, and lithium sources of the lithium - rich clay, its genesis can be divided into multiple stages, including the weathering of parent rocks, material transportation, sedimentation, and diagenesis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"281 ","pages":"Article 107935"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145682164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Hydrothermal geochemical signatures in zircon as a pathfinder for IOCG mineralization: An example from the Carajás Mineral Province (Brazil) 锆石热液地球化学特征作为IOCG成矿的探路者——以巴西Carajás矿省为例
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107934
Maurício L. Borba , Colombo C. Tassinari , Fernando M. Matos , John M. Hanchar , Fernando Tornos , Sergio Huhn , Kei Sato
Zircon from hydrothermally altered host rocks of Archean iron oxide‑copper‑gold (IOCG) deposits in the Carajás Mineral Province (CMP), Brazil, display distinct U, Th, and rare earth element (REE) compositions when compared to zircon from typical unaltered igneous rocks. Uranium-Pb geochronology of zircon from the Furnas and Paulo Afonso deposits reveals a complex, multi-episodic, evolution of deposit formation, characterized by: (1) ∼2.75 Ga zircon grains from wall rocks that exhibit typical magmatic features and lack evidence of metasomatic alteration (e.g., sieve texture, elevated U, and LREE enrichment); (2) ∼2.55 Ga zircon from the same rocks showing metasomatic textures and compositions; and (3) ∼1.9 Ga zircon crystals from host rocks displaying magmatic Chondrite-normalized REE patterns but with significant U enrichment. Both the Furnas and Paulo Afonso deposits contain at least three zircon populations; recording Archean and Proterozoic magmatic-tectonic and metasomatic events. Hydrothermal zircon of ∼2.55 Ga occurs regionally in CMP rocks; commonly associated with major IOCG deposits and aligned with the regional-scale Cinzento Shear Zone (CSZ). These zircon crystals are interpreted as having crystallized from, or altered by, chemically similar hydrothermal fluids during syn-tectonic hydrothermal activity, rather than through direct magmatic crystallization. Their complex geochronological record, trace element compositions, and internal zoning and structures, reflect overprinting by hydrothermal fluids associated with IOCG mineralization. We propose that these hydrothermal zircon populations may serve as pathfinder indicators of syn-mineralization hydrothermal activity, and thus represent valuable exploration vectors for IOCG systems in similar polycyclic terranes elsewhere. In addition, the newly introduced Sm/Sm* parameter (derived from zircon REE systematics) emerges as a promising geochemical tool for mineral exploration. By quantifying subtle LREE flattening associated with hydrothermal modification, Sm/Sm* is a promising parameter for distinguishing ore-related from barren zircon populations and reinforces the potential of zircon geochemistry as a practical proxy in IOCG-style systems.
巴西Carajás矿产省(CMP)太古宙氧化铁-铜-金(IOCG)矿床热液蚀变寄主岩中的锆石与典型未蚀变火成岩中的锆石相比,具有明显的U、Th和稀土元素(REE)组成。furas和Paulo Afonso矿床的锆石铀- pb年代学揭示了矿床形成的复杂、多期次演化,其特征为:(1)来自围岩的~ 2.75 Ga锆石颗粒表现出典型的岩浆特征,缺乏交代蚀变的证据(如筛状结构、U升高和LREE富集);(2)来自同一岩石的~ 2.55 Ga锆石显示交代结构和成分;(3)来自寄主岩石的~ 1.9 Ga锆石晶体显示岩浆球粒陨石归一化稀土模式,但具有显著的铀富集。Furnas和Paulo Afonso矿床都含有至少3个锆石群;记录太古宙和元古代岩浆构造和交代事件。~ 2.55 Ga热液锆石在CMP岩石中有区域性分布;通常与主要的IOCG矿床有关,并与区域规模的震旦托剪切带(CSZ)排列一致。这些锆石晶体被解释为在同构造热液活动期间由化学性质相似的热液结晶或被热液改变,而不是通过直接的岩浆结晶。其复杂的年代学记录、微量元素组成、内部分带和构造反映了与IOCG成矿作用相关的热液套印作用。我们认为这些热液锆石群可以作为同矿化热液活动的探路者指标,从而为其他类似多旋回地体的IOCG系统提供了有价值的勘探载体。此外,新引入的Sm/Sm*参数(由锆石REE分类学推导而来)是一种很有前景的地球化学找矿工具。Sm/Sm*通过量化与热液变质相关的微小LREE扁平化,是一个很有前途的参数,可用于区分与矿相关的锆石种群和贫瘠的锆石种群,并增强了锆石地球化学作为iocg类型系统的实用代理的潜力。
{"title":"Hydrothermal geochemical signatures in zircon as a pathfinder for IOCG mineralization: An example from the Carajás Mineral Province (Brazil)","authors":"Maurício L. Borba ,&nbsp;Colombo C. Tassinari ,&nbsp;Fernando M. Matos ,&nbsp;John M. Hanchar ,&nbsp;Fernando Tornos ,&nbsp;Sergio Huhn ,&nbsp;Kei Sato","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107934","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107934","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Zircon from hydrothermally altered host rocks of Archean iron oxide‑copper‑gold (IOCG) deposits in the Carajás Mineral Province (CMP), Brazil, display distinct U, Th, and rare earth element (REE) compositions when compared to zircon from typical unaltered igneous rocks. Uranium-Pb geochronology of zircon from the Furnas and Paulo Afonso deposits reveals a complex, multi-episodic, evolution of deposit formation, characterized by: (1) ∼2.75 Ga zircon grains from wall rocks that exhibit typical magmatic features and lack evidence of metasomatic alteration (e.g., sieve texture, elevated U, and LREE enrichment); (2) ∼2.55 Ga zircon from the same rocks showing metasomatic textures and compositions; and (3) ∼1.9 Ga zircon crystals from host rocks displaying magmatic Chondrite-normalized REE patterns but with significant U enrichment. Both the Furnas and Paulo Afonso deposits contain at least three zircon populations; recording Archean and Proterozoic magmatic-tectonic and metasomatic events. Hydrothermal zircon of ∼2.55 Ga occurs regionally in CMP rocks; commonly associated with major IOCG deposits and aligned with the regional-scale Cinzento Shear Zone (CSZ). These zircon crystals are interpreted as having crystallized from, or altered by, chemically similar hydrothermal fluids during <em>syn</em>-tectonic hydrothermal activity, rather than through direct magmatic crystallization. Their complex geochronological record, trace element compositions, and internal zoning and structures, reflect overprinting by hydrothermal fluids associated with IOCG mineralization. We propose that these hydrothermal zircon populations may serve as pathfinder indicators of <em>syn</em>-mineralization hydrothermal activity, and thus represent valuable exploration vectors for IOCG systems in similar polycyclic terranes elsewhere. In addition, the newly introduced Sm/Sm* parameter (derived from zircon REE systematics) emerges as a promising geochemical tool for mineral exploration. By quantifying subtle LREE flattening associated with hydrothermal modification, Sm/Sm* is a promising parameter for distinguishing ore-related from barren zircon populations and reinforces the potential of zircon geochemistry as a practical proxy in IOCG-style systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"281 ","pages":"Article 107934"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145617341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Physicochemical controls on Mo mineralisation of the Caosiyao porphyry deposit, northern North China Block 华北地块北部曹寺窑斑岩矿床钼矿化的物化控制
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107931
Jialu Song , Fan Yang , Zhenyu Qin , Leon Bagas , Yingjie Li , Xiaoyu Ge , Likun Yang
Physicochemical conditions play a key role in magmatic differentiation, fluid exsolution and migration, and the enrichment of ore-forming elements in porphyry deposits. Biotite is a critical indicator mineral that has been used to constrain physicochemical conditions and trace the hydrothermal evolution of mineralisation. The Caosiyao deposit, a super-large porphyry Mo deposit located at the northern margin of the North China Block, has been primarily studied in terms of its metallogenic age and genetic evolution. However, the physicochemical conditions during magmatic and hydrothermal evolution remain poorly understood. This study analysed major and trace elements of hydrothermal biotite from the mineralised granite porphyry to better constrain the physicochemical conditions, hydrothermal evolution, and Mo mineralisation at Caosiyao. Hydrothermal biotite geochemical data reveals crystallisation temperatures ranging from 174 to 462 °C, high oxygen fugacity, and elevated F fugacity (IV(F) = 0.87–1.33; IV(Cl) = −4.63 to −3.74; IV(F/Cl) = 4.83–5.77). During the formation of deposit, the mixing of late hydrothermal fluids with meteoric water promoted the generation and transport of stable Cl and Mo6+ complexes under favorable physicochemical conditions, resulting in significant Mo enrichment. The formation of the Caosiyao Mo deposit can be divided into three main stages: (1) The mineralisation process initiated with the generation of high-K, high-fO₂ granitic magmas derived from lower crustal melting, triggered by an enriched mantle source. Magmatic differentiation concentrated Mo in the residual melt, whereas fluid exsolution facilitated the migration of Mo-rich fluids along fractures, accompanied by widespread K-alteration. (2) Subsequent fluid–rock interaction led to the decomposition of Mo complexes and the precipitation of ore minerals in structurally weak zones. (3) In the late stage, the mixing of hydrothermal fluids with meteoric water and the release of sulfide altered the physicochemical conditions of the hydrothermal system, further enhancing Mo deposition. This study provides new insights into the common mineralisation processes observed in similar Mo deposits worldwide and offers significant implications for prospecting.
物化条件对斑岩矿床的岩浆分异、流体析出运移和成矿元素富集起关键作用。黑云母是一种重要的指示矿物,用于约束物理化学条件和追踪矿化的热液演化。曹寺窑矿床是华北地块北缘的超大型斑岩型钼矿床,对其成矿时代和成因演化进行了初步研究。然而,岩浆和热液演化的物理化学条件仍不清楚。通过对矿化花岗岩斑岩中热液黑云母的主微量元素分析,更好地约束了曹思窑的物化条件、热液演化和钼成矿作用。热液黑云母地球化学数据显示结晶温度为174 ~ 462℃,氧逸度较高,F逸度较高(IV(F) = 0.87 ~ 1.33);IV(Cl) =−4.63 ~−3.74;IV(F/Cl) = 4.83-5.77)。在矿床形成过程中,晚期热液与大气水的混合作用在有利的物化条件下促进了稳定的Cl−和Mo6+配合物的生成和运移,导致Mo富集显著。曹司窑钼矿床的形成可划分为三个主要阶段:(1)成矿过程由下地壳熔融形成的高钾、高fo 2花岗质岩浆开始,由富集的地幔源引发。岩浆分异使Mo富集于残余熔体中,而流体溶蚀则促进了富Mo流体沿裂缝的运移,并伴有广泛的k蚀变。(2)后续的流体-岩石相互作用导致Mo杂合体的分解和构造薄弱带矿石的沉淀。(3)后期,热液流体与大气水的混合以及硫化物的释放改变了热液系统的物理化学条件,进一步增强了Mo的沉积。该研究为世界范围内类似钼矿的常见成矿过程提供了新的认识,对找矿具有重要意义。
{"title":"Physicochemical controls on Mo mineralisation of the Caosiyao porphyry deposit, northern North China Block","authors":"Jialu Song ,&nbsp;Fan Yang ,&nbsp;Zhenyu Qin ,&nbsp;Leon Bagas ,&nbsp;Yingjie Li ,&nbsp;Xiaoyu Ge ,&nbsp;Likun Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107931","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Physicochemical conditions play a key role in magmatic differentiation, fluid exsolution and migration, and the enrichment of ore-forming elements in porphyry deposits. Biotite is a critical indicator mineral that has been used to constrain physicochemical conditions and trace the hydrothermal evolution of mineralisation. The Caosiyao deposit, a super-large porphyry Mo deposit located at the northern margin of the North China Block, has been primarily studied in terms of its metallogenic age and genetic evolution. However, the physicochemical conditions during magmatic and hydrothermal evolution remain poorly understood. This study analysed major and trace elements of hydrothermal biotite from the mineralised granite porphyry to better constrain the physicochemical conditions, hydrothermal evolution, and Mo mineralisation at Caosiyao. Hydrothermal biotite geochemical data reveals crystallisation temperatures ranging from 174 to 462 °C, high oxygen fugacity, and elevated F fugacity (IV(F) = 0.87–1.33; IV(Cl) = −4.63 to −3.74; IV(F/Cl) = 4.83–5.77). During the formation of deposit, the mixing of late hydrothermal fluids with meteoric water promoted the generation and transport of stable Cl<sup>−</sup> and Mo<sup>6+</sup> complexes under favorable physicochemical conditions, resulting in significant Mo enrichment. The formation of the Caosiyao Mo deposit can be divided into three main stages: (1) The mineralisation process initiated with the generation of high-K, high-<em>f</em>O₂ granitic magmas derived from lower crustal melting, triggered by an enriched mantle source. Magmatic differentiation concentrated Mo in the residual melt, whereas fluid exsolution facilitated the migration of Mo-rich fluids along fractures, accompanied by widespread K-alteration. (2) Subsequent fluid–rock interaction led to the decomposition of Mo complexes and the precipitation of ore minerals in structurally weak zones. (3) In the late stage, the mixing of hydrothermal fluids with meteoric water and the release of sulfide altered the physicochemical conditions of the hydrothermal system, further enhancing Mo deposition. This study provides new insights into the common mineralisation processes observed in similar Mo deposits worldwide and offers significant implications for prospecting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107931"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145568418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Formation mechanism of high arsenic geothermal water in Gonghe basin, Northwest China 共和盆地高砷地热水形成机制
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107890
Zhen Wang , Yongge Li , Chuanxia Ruan , Fu Wang , Wenjing Lin , Yu Yang , Narsimha Adimalla
The occurrence of high arsenic (As) concentrations in groundwater within overlying aquifers, influenced by deep geothermal activities, has been reported globally. However, its genetic mechanisms remain inadequately understood. In this study, forty-one water samples were collected to analyze the major and trace chemical compositions of water, along with isotopic signatures (δ18O, δD, δ13C, δ14C, δ32SSO4). Results show that As concentrations in NGW (with an average 452 μg/L) are significantly higher than in QGW (with an average 36.0 μg/L). Additionally, hydrochemical type of QGW gradually evolves from Na-HCO3 to Na-SO4 and Na-Cl·SO4 along the flow path. The δ18O and δD isotopic results suggest that local atmospheric precipitation is the primary source of QGW, while glacial meltwater or high altitude atmospheric precipitation serves as the main source of NGW. The high temperature environment contributes to an oxygen drift in the δ18O of NGW. Results of δ13C indicate that the main sources of inorganic carbon in geothermal water are likely from the dissolution of carbonates and decomposition of organic matter. According to δ14C data, the average apparent age of QGW is 18.8 ka, with relatively older ages found in the south and southeastern parts of the study area, whereas NGW has an average age of 29.1 ka. The continuous upwelling of deep geothermal energy raises the temperature of hot storage aquifer, promoting the release and migration of As. Additionally, silicate weathering and microbial sulfate reduction play significant roles in As enrichment in both QGW and NGW. Furthermore, As desorption from QGW and NGW is another factor contributing to the elevated As levels in the investigated region.
受深层地热活动的影响,上覆含水层内地下水中砷浓度高的现象已在全球范围内得到报道。然而,其遗传机制仍未得到充分了解。本研究采集了41个水样,分析了水的主微量化学成分及同位素特征(δ18O、δD、δ13C、δ14C、δ32SSO4)。结果表明,NGW中As浓度(平均为452 μg/L)显著高于QGW(平均为36.0 μg/L)。QGW的水化学类型沿流道由Na-HCO3逐渐演变为Na-SO4和Na-Cl·SO4。δ18O和δD同位素结果表明,局地大气降水是QGW的主要来源,而冰川融水或高空大气降水是NGW的主要来源。高温环境导致了NGW δ18O的氧漂移。δ13C结果表明,地热水中无机碳的主要来源可能是碳酸盐的溶解和有机质的分解。根据δ14C数据,QGW的平均表观年龄为18.8 ka,研究区南部和东南部相对较老,而NGW的平均年龄为29.1 ka。深层地热能的持续上涌提高了储热含水层的温度,促进了As的释放和迁移。此外,硅酸盐风化作用和微生物硫酸盐还原作用在QGW和NGW的As富集中起重要作用。此外,QGW和NGW对As的解吸是导致研究区域As水平升高的另一个因素。
{"title":"Formation mechanism of high arsenic geothermal water in Gonghe basin, Northwest China","authors":"Zhen Wang ,&nbsp;Yongge Li ,&nbsp;Chuanxia Ruan ,&nbsp;Fu Wang ,&nbsp;Wenjing Lin ,&nbsp;Yu Yang ,&nbsp;Narsimha Adimalla","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107890","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107890","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The occurrence of high arsenic (As) concentrations in groundwater within overlying aquifers, influenced by deep geothermal activities, has been reported globally. However, its genetic mechanisms remain inadequately understood. In this study, forty-one water samples were collected to analyze the major and trace chemical compositions of water, along with isotopic signatures (δ<sup>18</sup>O, δD, δ<sup>13</sup>C, δ<sup>14</sup>C, δ<sup>32</sup>S<sub>SO4</sub>). Results show that As concentrations in NGW (with an average 452 μg/L) are significantly higher than in QGW (with an average 36.0 μg/L). Additionally, hydrochemical type of QGW gradually evolves from Na-HCO<sub>3</sub> to Na-SO<sub>4</sub> and Na-Cl·SO<sub>4</sub> along the flow path. The δ<sup>18</sup>O and δD isotopic results suggest that local atmospheric precipitation is the primary source of QGW, while glacial meltwater or high altitude atmospheric precipitation serves as the main source of NGW. The high temperature environment contributes to an oxygen drift in the δ<sup>18</sup>O of NGW. Results of δ<sup>13</sup>C indicate that the main sources of inorganic carbon in geothermal water are likely from the dissolution of carbonates and decomposition of organic matter. According to δ<sup>14</sup>C data, the average apparent age of QGW is 18.8 ka, with relatively older ages found in the south and southeastern parts of the study area, whereas NGW has an average age of 29.1 ka. The continuous upwelling of deep geothermal energy raises the temperature of hot storage aquifer, promoting the release and migration of As. Additionally, silicate weathering and microbial sulfate reduction play significant roles in As enrichment in both QGW and NGW. Furthermore, As desorption from QGW and NGW is another factor contributing to the elevated As levels in the investigated region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107890"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Age and mineralization mechanisms of the Babanqiao tin polymetallic deposit in the Dupangling area, Nanling region, South China 南岭都盘岭八板桥锡多金属矿床年龄及成矿机制
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107926
Chunlan Meng , Lingan Bai , Shouyu Zhou , Yu Dai , Chongjin Pang , Zuohai Feng , Xijun Liu , Chunyan Zhou , Jiao Yang
The Nanling region in South China contains widespread granites of variable ages. Large-scale W and Sn mineralization were closely associated with Yanshan granites, but the mineralization related to granites of other ages has been little studied. Understanding the metallogenic significance of Indosinian granites is crucial for refining exploration models, as recent discoveries suggest they may have played a greater role than previously recognized. The weighted mean zircon UPb age of the biotite granite from the eastern part of the Dupangling pluton is 224.7 ± 4.8 Ma, while the cassiterite UPb age from the Babanqiao Sn-polymetallic deposit is 223.6 ± 4.0 Ma. These results indicate that the Babanqiao deposit formed contemporaneously with late Indosinian granitic magmatism, suggesting that the deposit was likely associated with granitic activity during the late Indosinian period. Fluid inclusion data reveal the initial ore-forming fluids were part of a NaCl–H₂O system with high to moderate temperatures and salinities, which contained CH₄ ± N₂. Homogenization temperatures ranged from 182.1 °C to 381.5 °C in the early mineralization stage and decreased to 145.4 °C to 279.8 °C in the main mineralization stage, with corresponding salinities of 13.62–25.15 wt% NaCl equiv. and 7.45–19.76 wt% NaCl equiv., respectively. These values indicate that ore deposition occurred under reducing conditions, with a progressive decrease in temperature and salinity as meteoric water mixed with the magmatic fluids. δ18O and δD values show that the ore-forming fluids were magmatic waters that gradually transitioned to meteoric waters. This progressive dilution likely influenced metal transport. Integrated analysis indicates that during the Indosinian period, Sn-bearing magmatic–hydrothermal fluids migrated into closely spaced microfractures and joints, where localized boiling may have occurred, producing limited precipitation. The fluids then ascended along these structures and mixed with infiltrating meteoric water, destabilizing SnCl complexes and precipitating Sn in fault zones to form quartz-vein–type Sn ore. Thus, fluid mixing was the primary mineralization mechanism at Babanqiao. These findings also highlight the exploration potential of Indosinian granites in South China as hosts of previously unrecognized WSn systems.
南岭地区广泛分布着不同年龄的花岗岩。大规模的钨锡成矿作用与燕山花岗岩密切相关,而与其他时代花岗岩的成矿作用研究较少。了解印支花岗岩的成矿意义对于完善勘探模式至关重要,因为最近的发现表明它们可能发挥了比以前认识到的更大的作用。杜邦岭岩体东部黑云母花岗岩的加权平均锆石UPb年龄为224.7±4.8 Ma,八板桥锡多金属矿床的锡石UPb年龄为223.6±4.0 Ma。这些结果表明八板桥矿床与晚印支期花岗质岩浆活动同时形成,表明该矿床可能与晚印支期花岗质岩浆活动有关。流体包裹体数据显示,初始成矿流体为NaCl-H₂O体系的一部分,具有高至中等温度和盐度,含有CH₄±N₂。成矿前期均一化温度为182.1 ~ 381.5℃,主成矿期均一化温度降至145.4 ~ 279.8℃,对应盐度分别为13.62 ~ 25.15 wt% NaCl当量和7.45 ~ 19.76 wt% NaCl当量。这些值表明成矿发生在还原条件下,随着大气水与岩浆流体的混合,温度和盐度逐渐降低。δ18O和δD值表明成矿流体为岩浆水,并逐渐过渡到大气水。这种逐渐稀释可能影响了金属的运输。综合分析认为,在印支期,含锡岩浆热液流体运移至紧密间隔的微裂缝和节理中,可能发生局部沸腾,产生有限的沉淀。流体沿这些构造上升,与渗入的大气水混合,破坏断裂带内的SnCl杂岩,沉淀锡,形成石英脉型锡矿,流体混合是八板桥的主要成矿机制。这些发现也突出了华南印支花岗岩作为以前未被认识的WSn系统的寄主的勘探潜力。
{"title":"Age and mineralization mechanisms of the Babanqiao tin polymetallic deposit in the Dupangling area, Nanling region, South China","authors":"Chunlan Meng ,&nbsp;Lingan Bai ,&nbsp;Shouyu Zhou ,&nbsp;Yu Dai ,&nbsp;Chongjin Pang ,&nbsp;Zuohai Feng ,&nbsp;Xijun Liu ,&nbsp;Chunyan Zhou ,&nbsp;Jiao Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107926","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107926","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Nanling region in South China contains widespread granites of variable ages. Large-scale W and Sn mineralization were closely associated with Yanshan granites, but the mineralization related to granites of other ages has been little studied. Understanding the metallogenic significance of Indosinian granites is crucial for refining exploration models, as recent discoveries suggest they may have played a greater role than previously recognized. The weighted mean zircon U<img>Pb age of the biotite granite from the eastern part of the Dupangling pluton is 224.7 ± 4.8 Ma, while the cassiterite U<img>Pb age from the Babanqiao Sn-polymetallic deposit is 223.6 ± 4.0 Ma. These results indicate that the Babanqiao deposit formed contemporaneously with late Indosinian granitic magmatism, suggesting that the deposit was likely associated with granitic activity during the late Indosinian period. Fluid inclusion data reveal the initial ore-forming fluids were part of a NaCl–H₂O system with high to moderate temperatures and salinities, which contained CH₄ ± N₂. Homogenization temperatures ranged from 182.1 °C to 381.5 °C in the early mineralization stage and decreased to 145.4 °C to 279.8 °C in the main mineralization stage, with corresponding salinities of 13.62–25.15 wt% NaCl equiv. and 7.45–19.76 wt% NaCl equiv., respectively. These values indicate that ore deposition occurred under reducing conditions, with a progressive decrease in temperature and salinity as meteoric water mixed with the magmatic fluids. δ<sup>18</sup>O and δD values show that the ore-forming fluids were magmatic waters that gradually transitioned to meteoric waters. This progressive dilution likely influenced metal transport. Integrated analysis indicates that during the Indosinian period, Sn-bearing magmatic–hydrothermal fluids migrated into closely spaced microfractures and joints, where localized boiling may have occurred, producing limited precipitation. The fluids then ascended along these structures and mixed with infiltrating meteoric water, destabilizing Sn<img>Cl complexes and precipitating Sn in fault zones to form quartz-vein–type Sn ore. Thus, fluid mixing was the primary mineralization mechanism at Babanqiao. These findings also highlight the exploration potential of Indosinian granites in South China as hosts of previously unrecognized W<img>Sn systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107926"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145466345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Geochemical characteristics and uranium occurrence state of carbonaceous-siliceous slates and their geological significance for uranium mineralization: A case study from the Tichong black shale-type uranium deposit 碳硅质板岩地球化学特征、铀赋存状态及其铀矿化地质意义——以铁冲黑色页岩型铀矿床为例
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107927
Fan Zhang , Jianying Wang , Yangquan Jiao , Shiping Yang , Liqun Wu , Hui Rong , Qunzong Luobu
<div><div>Black shale-type uranium deposits make important contributions to uranium resources. However, there is controversy over the enrichment mechanism of uranium in black shale. In the Tichong black shale-type uranium deposit from Hubei province, carbonaceous-siliceous slates are the dominant enrichment agent for uranium enrichment. The geochemical compositions and uranium mineralogy of carbonaceous-siliceous slates were investigated by using rock pyrolysis analyzer, X-ray diffractometer (i.e., XRD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (i.e., ICP-MS), sequential chemical extraction (i.e., SCE) and scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (i.e., SEM-EDS). The results show that total organic carbon (TOC) of carbonaceous-siliceous slates is about 4.00 %, and inorganic minerals are composed of quartz, clay mineral, albite and pyrite. Uranium contents of carbonaceous-siliceous slates are from 39 ppm to 174 ppm, element U bears positive relationships with elements V, Ni, Mo, Cu, Zn, and Pb, indicating that uranium enrichment might be related to hydrothermal fluid. Uranium occurrence states are composed of scattered adsorption state (accounting for 52.39 %) and uranium minerals, including that coffinite and (REE-bearing) pitchblende are the primary uranium minerals. Uranium minerals mostly occur around organic matter (OM), intergranular pores of pyrites, kaolinite, corrosion of quartz, monazite, sericite and limonite. Moreover, element U also closely coexists with elements Ni, Zn, REY, Cu, and V by using SEM-EDS. Pyrites coexisting with uranium minerals are unevenly altered by xenotime. Moreover, element U is closely associated with elements Rb and C, implying that uranium might originate from magmatism, and OM might play roles in uranium enrichment. It is also supported by the positive relations among U and TOC, S1 (liquid hydrocarbons), and S2 (thermally cracked hydrocarbons). OM is at the stage of overmaturity with vitrinite reflectance from 3.56 % to 4.27 %, and the maximum rock pyrolysis temperature S2 of about 480 °C. It could produce low molecular organic compounds, which is beneficial for uranium reduction. Besides, sphalerite, chrysocolla, chalcocite, and (Y-) monazite also display that hydrothermal fluid exists. The REY distributions of the carbonaceous-siliceous slates are similar to the Mufushan rock formation rather than the Dahushan rock formation, suggesting the uranium source might be from the Mufushan rock formation. Hence, it is referred that uranium enrichment is comprehensively affected by multiple factors. Under certain geological conditions, uranium from the marine sedimentary environment is pre-enriched in the Lower Cambrian Niutitang Formation (∈<sub>1</sub><em>n</em>), and is adsorbed and precipitated by pyrite and organic matter (i.e., OM). Then, the fracture zones develop, especially the Taoshugang fault by the influences of Indosinian and Yanshanian tectonic movements. The uranium-bearing
黑色页岩型铀矿床对铀矿资源有重要贡献。然而,对黑色页岩中铀的富集机制存在争议。在湖北铁冲黑色页岩型铀矿床中,碳硅质板岩是铀富集的主要富集剂。采用岩石热解分析仪、x射线衍射仪(XRD)、电感耦合等离子体质谱法(ICP-MS)、序贯化学萃取法(SCE)和扫描电镜-能谱仪(SEM-EDS)研究了碳硅质板岩的地球化学组成和铀矿物学特征。结果表明:碳硅质板岩的总有机碳(TOC)约为4.00%,无机矿物主要由石英、粘土矿物、钠长石和黄铁矿组成;碳硅质板岩铀含量在39 ppm ~ 174 ppm之间,U元素与V、Ni、Mo、Cu、Zn、Pb元素呈正相关,表明铀富集可能与热液有关。铀赋存状态由分散吸附态(占52.39%)和铀矿物组成,其中原生铀矿物为铀矿石和(含稀土)沥青铀矿物。铀矿物多产于有机质(OM)、黄铁矿、高岭石的粒间孔、石英、独居石、绢云母和褐铁矿的腐蚀周围。SEM-EDS显示,U元素与Ni、Zn、REY、Cu、V元素紧密共存。与铀矿物共存的黄铁矿受xenotime的蚀变不均匀。U元素与Rb、C元素关系密切,表明铀可能来源于岩浆活动,OM可能在铀富集过程中起作用。U与TOC、S1(液态烃)、S2(热裂解烃)呈正相关。OM处于过成熟阶段,镜质组反射率为3.56% ~ 4.27%,岩石最高热解温度S2约为480℃。它可以产生低分子有机化合物,有利于铀的还原。闪锌矿、黄铜矿、辉铜矿和(Y-)独居石也显示了热液的存在。碳硅质板岩的REY分布与木浮山组相似,而与大湖山组相似,说明铀源可能来自木浮山组。因此,认为铀浓缩是受多种因素综合影响的。在一定的地质条件下,来自海相沉积环境的铀在下寒武统牛蹄塘组(∈1n)进行预富集,并被黄铁矿和有机质(即OM)吸附沉淀。受印支期和燕山期构造运动的影响,形成了以桃树岗断裂为代表的断裂带。木浮山富铀花岗岩体中的含铀流体通过裂缝带运移至∈1n组。在黄铁矿的缔合作用下,铀与有机质特别是低分子有机物相互作用,发生二次沉淀富集。这将有助于澄清黑色页岩型铀矿床的成因,并为研究区铀矿床的勘探提供一定的指导。
{"title":"Geochemical characteristics and uranium occurrence state of carbonaceous-siliceous slates and their geological significance for uranium mineralization: A case study from the Tichong black shale-type uranium deposit","authors":"Fan Zhang ,&nbsp;Jianying Wang ,&nbsp;Yangquan Jiao ,&nbsp;Shiping Yang ,&nbsp;Liqun Wu ,&nbsp;Hui Rong ,&nbsp;Qunzong Luobu","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107927","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107927","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Black shale-type uranium deposits make important contributions to uranium resources. However, there is controversy over the enrichment mechanism of uranium in black shale. In the Tichong black shale-type uranium deposit from Hubei province, carbonaceous-siliceous slates are the dominant enrichment agent for uranium enrichment. The geochemical compositions and uranium mineralogy of carbonaceous-siliceous slates were investigated by using rock pyrolysis analyzer, X-ray diffractometer (i.e., XRD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (i.e., ICP-MS), sequential chemical extraction (i.e., SCE) and scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (i.e., SEM-EDS). The results show that total organic carbon (TOC) of carbonaceous-siliceous slates is about 4.00 %, and inorganic minerals are composed of quartz, clay mineral, albite and pyrite. Uranium contents of carbonaceous-siliceous slates are from 39 ppm to 174 ppm, element U bears positive relationships with elements V, Ni, Mo, Cu, Zn, and Pb, indicating that uranium enrichment might be related to hydrothermal fluid. Uranium occurrence states are composed of scattered adsorption state (accounting for 52.39 %) and uranium minerals, including that coffinite and (REE-bearing) pitchblende are the primary uranium minerals. Uranium minerals mostly occur around organic matter (OM), intergranular pores of pyrites, kaolinite, corrosion of quartz, monazite, sericite and limonite. Moreover, element U also closely coexists with elements Ni, Zn, REY, Cu, and V by using SEM-EDS. Pyrites coexisting with uranium minerals are unevenly altered by xenotime. Moreover, element U is closely associated with elements Rb and C, implying that uranium might originate from magmatism, and OM might play roles in uranium enrichment. It is also supported by the positive relations among U and TOC, S1 (liquid hydrocarbons), and S2 (thermally cracked hydrocarbons). OM is at the stage of overmaturity with vitrinite reflectance from 3.56 % to 4.27 %, and the maximum rock pyrolysis temperature S2 of about 480 °C. It could produce low molecular organic compounds, which is beneficial for uranium reduction. Besides, sphalerite, chrysocolla, chalcocite, and (Y-) monazite also display that hydrothermal fluid exists. The REY distributions of the carbonaceous-siliceous slates are similar to the Mufushan rock formation rather than the Dahushan rock formation, suggesting the uranium source might be from the Mufushan rock formation. Hence, it is referred that uranium enrichment is comprehensively affected by multiple factors. Under certain geological conditions, uranium from the marine sedimentary environment is pre-enriched in the Lower Cambrian Niutitang Formation (∈&lt;sub&gt;1&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;em&gt;n&lt;/em&gt;), and is adsorbed and precipitated by pyrite and organic matter (i.e., OM). Then, the fracture zones develop, especially the Taoshugang fault by the influences of Indosinian and Yanshanian tectonic movements. The uranium-bearing","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107927"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145466342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
A GIS-based intelligent system for geochemical sampling: From fieldwork to data management 基于gis的地球化学采样智能系统:从野外采集到数据管理
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107925
Zhou Yining , Chang Chan , Ma Jianguo , Gao Yanfang , Tian Mi , Liu Qingqing , Wang Xueqiu , Sun Binbin , Wang Jing
In traditional geochemical field surveys, particularly in areas with large sample volumes and harsh environmental conditions, the cumbersome transportation of sampling tools and the labor-intensive process of data organization often compromise the quality and accuracy of the survey. The computerization and automation of geochemical field sampling are not only an essential response to contemporary demands but also an inevitable trend driven by advancements in methods and technologies. In this study, we integrate mobile GIS, database technologies, and other tools to streamline the geochemical field sampling. A geochemical field sampling software has been developed on the ArcGIS and Android platforms, incorporating functionalities such as task assignment, field work, and quality control. The system facilitates the computerization and automation of the entire geochemical survey process, simplifying field sampling, reducing the time required for fieldwork, enhancing the efficiency of data processing, improving the quality and accuracy of field data, and advancing the digitalization of geochemical field surveys.
在传统的地球化学野外调查中,特别是在样本量大、环境条件恶劣的地区,采样工具的运输繁琐和数据整理的劳动密集型过程往往影响了调查的质量和准确性。地球化学场采样的计算机化和自动化不仅是当代需求的必然反应,也是方法和技术进步推动的必然趋势。在本研究中,我们整合了移动GIS、数据库技术和其他工具来简化地球化学场采样。开发了一套基于ArcGIS和Android平台的地球化学野外采样软件,集任务分配、野外工作、质量控制等功能于一体。该系统促进了整个地球化学测量过程的计算机化和自动化,简化了野外采样,减少了野外工作所需的时间,提高了数据处理效率,提高了野外数据的质量和准确性,推进了地球化学野外测量的数字化。
{"title":"A GIS-based intelligent system for geochemical sampling: From fieldwork to data management","authors":"Zhou Yining ,&nbsp;Chang Chan ,&nbsp;Ma Jianguo ,&nbsp;Gao Yanfang ,&nbsp;Tian Mi ,&nbsp;Liu Qingqing ,&nbsp;Wang Xueqiu ,&nbsp;Sun Binbin ,&nbsp;Wang Jing","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107925","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107925","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In traditional geochemical field surveys, particularly in areas with large sample volumes and harsh environmental conditions, the cumbersome transportation of sampling tools and the labor-intensive process of data organization often compromise the quality and accuracy of the survey. The computerization and automation of geochemical field sampling are not only an essential response to contemporary demands but also an inevitable trend driven by advancements in methods and technologies. In this study, we integrate mobile GIS, database technologies, and other tools to streamline the geochemical field sampling. A geochemical field sampling software has been developed on the ArcGIS and Android platforms, incorporating functionalities such as task assignment, field work, and quality control. The system facilitates the computerization and automation of the entire geochemical survey process, simplifying field sampling, reducing the time required for fieldwork, enhancing the efficiency of data processing, improving the quality and accuracy of field data, and advancing the digitalization of geochemical field surveys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107925"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145466343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
The effect of FeP coupling on arsenic species in sediments during the ice-bound period of lakes in cold regions 寒区湖泊冰期FeP耦合对沉积物中砷的影响
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107903
Wenjing Shi , Xinya Zhao , Yizhe Liu , Haoran Xu , Changwei Lü , Weiping Li
The redox behavior of iron (Fe) significantly impacts the biogeochemical cycle of arsenic (As), with iron minerals serving as major reservoirs for phosphate (P). The cycle of As inherently associates with its species. However, the effect of FeP coupling on As species in lake sediments remain largely unknown, especially during the ice-bound period. The novelty of this study is to explore the effect of FeP coupling on As speciation during an ice-bound period using PLS-SEM model based on As、Fe and P species as well as environmental factors monitoring in sediments. Our findings revealed that FeP coupling accounts for 95.7 % of As speciation variability, playing a pivotal role in As transformation and partitioning, particularly in labile As pool that contained adsorbed As, moderately labile As pool that closely related to iron species, and pyrite-coprecipitated As. The significant influence of FeP coupling on the reductive transformation and re-distribution of amorphous and crystalline iron oxides, which in turn affects As adsorption-desorption processes. This interaction subsequently influences the speciation of Fe and P, as well as the release and ecotoxicity of As. Notably, exchangeable phosphorus, iron-bound P fraction and organic P fraction (OP) were identified as the primary P species mediating the effects of FeP coupling on As speciation. Interesting, OP also play the major role in the effect of FeP coupling on As species, potentially releasing As adsorbed on crystalline Fe hydroxides during organic matter mineralization. Results emphasize the importance of Fe(hydro)oxides and P in controlling As partitioning, with iron (hydro)oxides being particularly critical in P behavior and its interaction with As. This work provides insights into the cycling of As and the enrichment of P and As in sediment-water systems, providing a reference for environmental monitoring and remediation in sedimentary environments facing dual risks of As pollution and eutrophication.
铁(Fe)的氧化还原行为显著影响砷(As)的生物地球化学循环,铁矿物是磷(P)的主要储集层。a的循环与它的物种有内在的联系。然而,FeP耦合对湖泊沉积物中As物种的影响在很大程度上仍然未知,特别是在冰期。本研究的新颖之处在于利用基于沉积物中As、Fe和P物种以及环境因子监测的PLS-SEM模型,探索FeP耦合对冰期As物种形成的影响。结果表明,FeP偶联占As形态变异的95.7%,在As的转化和分配中起着关键作用,特别是在含有吸附As的不稳定As池、与铁种密切相关的中等不稳定As池和黄铁矿共沉淀As中。FeP耦合对非晶铁氧化物和结晶铁氧化物的还原转变和再分布有显著影响,进而影响As的吸附-解吸过程。这种相互作用随后影响铁和磷的形态,以及砷的释放和生态毒性。值得一提的是,交换性磷、铁结合磷组分和有机磷组分(OP)被确定为FeP耦合对as形成影响的主要磷种。有趣的是,OP在FeP偶联对As的影响中也发挥了主要作用,在有机物矿化过程中可能释放吸附在结晶铁氢氧化物上的As。结果强调了铁(氢)氧化物和磷在控制砷分配中的重要性,其中铁(氢)氧化物在磷的行为及其与砷的相互作用中尤为重要。本研究为沉积物-水体系统中砷的循环和磷、砷的富集提供了新的思路,为面临砷污染和富营养化双重风险的沉积环境的环境监测和修复提供了参考。
{"title":"The effect of FeP coupling on arsenic species in sediments during the ice-bound period of lakes in cold regions","authors":"Wenjing Shi ,&nbsp;Xinya Zhao ,&nbsp;Yizhe Liu ,&nbsp;Haoran Xu ,&nbsp;Changwei Lü ,&nbsp;Weiping Li","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107903","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107903","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The redox behavior of iron (Fe) significantly impacts the biogeochemical cycle of arsenic (As), with iron minerals serving as major reservoirs for phosphate (P). The cycle of As inherently associates with its species. However, the effect of Fe<img>P coupling on As species in lake sediments remain largely unknown, especially during the ice-bound period. The novelty of this study is to explore the effect of Fe<img>P coupling on As speciation during an ice-bound period using PLS-SEM model based on As、Fe and P species as well as environmental factors monitoring in sediments. Our findings revealed that Fe<img>P coupling accounts for 95.7 % of As speciation variability, playing a pivotal role in As transformation and partitioning, particularly in labile As pool that contained adsorbed As, moderately labile As pool that closely related to iron species, and pyrite-coprecipitated As. The significant influence of Fe<img>P coupling on the reductive transformation and re-distribution of amorphous and crystalline iron oxides, which in turn affects As adsorption-desorption processes. This interaction subsequently influences the speciation of Fe and P, as well as the release and ecotoxicity of As. Notably, exchangeable phosphorus, iron-bound P fraction and organic P fraction (OP) were identified as the primary P species mediating the effects of Fe<img>P coupling on As speciation. Interesting, OP also play the major role in the effect of Fe<img>P coupling on As species, potentially releasing As adsorbed on crystalline Fe hydroxides during organic matter mineralization. Results emphasize the importance of Fe(hydro)oxides and P in controlling As partitioning, with iron (hydro)oxides being particularly critical in P behavior and its interaction with As. This work provides insights into the cycling of As and the enrichment of P and As in sediment-water systems, providing a reference for environmental monitoring and remediation in sedimentary environments facing dual risks of As pollution and eutrophication.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107903"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145046587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Constraining lithium-clay equilibria in sedimentary environments using a new thermodynamic dataset 利用新的热力学数据集约束沉积环境中的锂-粘土平衡
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107920
Tiziano Boschetti , Adedapo N. Awolayo
Lithium-rich formation brines from sedimentary basins are emerging as key unconventional resources in response to the growing global demand for lithium. This study integrates geochemical data from diverse settings, including the Smackover and Edwards Formations (Gulf Coast, USA), the Alberta Basin (Canada), and Salsomaggiore (Northern Apennine, Italy), to investigate the role of diagenetic processes and clay mineral equilibria on lithium mobility and retention. A new thermodynamic dataset was developed for lithium-bearing clay minerals and jadarite, allowing the construction of activity diagrams, calculation of saturation indices, and modeling. Activity diagrams indicate progressive brine evolution from kaolinite to montmorillonite, and toward Mg-rich saponite/chlorite assemblages, consistent with advanced diagenetic stages and lithium uptake into octahedral sites. The transition from equilibrium with smectites to chlorite-like phases reflects increasing temperature and prolonged water-rock interactions. A hyperalkaline paleo-fluid in equilibrium with jadarite and associated phases was also modeled, indicating that lithium concentrations in the Jadar Basin may have reached levels comparable to those currently observed in the Salar de Atacama. These findings underscore the dual role of clay minerals as buffers and potential sources for lithium in sedimentary systems, providing new insights for exploration and geochemical modeling of lithium-rich formation brines.
来自沉积盆地的富锂地层盐水正成为应对全球锂需求不断增长的关键非常规资源。本研究整合了来自不同环境的地球化学数据,包括Smackover和Edwards组(美国墨西哥湾沿岸)、Alberta盆地(加拿大)和Salsomaggiore(意大利亚平宁北部),以研究成岩过程和粘土矿物平衡对锂迁移和保留的作用。为含锂粘土矿物和滑石开发了一个新的热力学数据集,可以构建活度图,计算饱和度指数并进行建模。活度图显示,从高岭石到蒙脱石,再到富镁皂土/绿泥石组合,卤水逐渐演化,与晚期成岩阶段和锂在八面体位置的吸收一致。从蒙脱石平衡到绿泥石样相的转变反映了温度的升高和水岩相互作用的延长。还模拟了一种与贾达尔岩及相关相平衡的高碱性古流体,表明贾达尔盆地的锂浓度可能已达到与目前在阿塔卡马盐湖观测到的水平相当的水平。这些发现强调了黏土矿物在沉积体系中作为缓冲物和锂的潜在来源的双重作用,为富锂地层盐水的勘探和地球化学建模提供了新的见解。
{"title":"Constraining lithium-clay equilibria in sedimentary environments using a new thermodynamic dataset","authors":"Tiziano Boschetti ,&nbsp;Adedapo N. Awolayo","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107920","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107920","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium-rich formation brines from sedimentary basins are emerging as key unconventional resources in response to the growing global demand for lithium. This study integrates geochemical data from diverse settings, including the Smackover and Edwards Formations (Gulf Coast, USA), the Alberta Basin (Canada), and Salsomaggiore (Northern Apennine, Italy), to investigate the role of diagenetic processes and clay mineral equilibria on lithium mobility and retention. A new thermodynamic dataset was developed for lithium-bearing clay minerals and jadarite, allowing the construction of activity diagrams, calculation of saturation indices, and modeling. Activity diagrams indicate progressive brine evolution from kaolinite to montmorillonite, and toward Mg-rich saponite/chlorite assemblages, consistent with advanced diagenetic stages and lithium uptake into octahedral sites. The transition from equilibrium with smectites to chlorite-like phases reflects increasing temperature and prolonged water-rock interactions. A hyperalkaline paleo-fluid in equilibrium with jadarite and associated phases was also modeled, indicating that lithium concentrations in the Jadar Basin may have reached levels comparable to those currently observed in the Salar de Atacama. These findings underscore the dual role of clay minerals as buffers and potential sources for lithium in sedimentary systems, providing new insights for exploration and geochemical modeling of lithium-rich formation brines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107920"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145324859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Native plant species screening for phytogeochemical exploration in the Zambian Copperbelt 赞比亚铜带植物地球化学勘探的原生植物物种筛选
IF 3.3 2区 地球科学 Q1 GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107914
Pumulo Mukube , Stephen Syampungani , Lerato Machogo-Phao , Murray Hitzman
Trace element analysis of plant tissues can aid mineral exploration for sediment hosted Cu-Co deposits in the Zambian Copperbelt (ZCB). This study was conducted at the Mitumba prospect, an area in the ZCB known to have copper minerals but no historical mining activities, to identify native plant species and their tissues that are most indicative of mineralized zones. Field inventory and ecological analysis identified 22 native plant species from 12 different families, of which Fabaceae (36.4%) was dominant. At species level and based on the coating index, we identified several predominant species, among them, Haumaniastrum katangense (Lamiaceae), Aframomum angustifolium (Zingiberaceae), Brachystegia boehmii (Fabaceae), and Diplorynchus condilocarpon (Apocynaceae). Sampling was undertaken of soils and plant organs above the known mineralized zone and at control points outside of the mineralized area. Most species translocated Cu from the roots to the aboveground biomass as indicated by translocation factors (TF) > 1 but only three species, namely, Haumaniastrum katangense, Aframomum angustifolium and Diplorynchus condilocarpon can both translocate and bioconcentrate (BCF > 1) bioavailable Cu from the rhizosphere, making them ideal candidates for phytogeochemical exploration. Only Haumaniastrum katangense and Aframomum angustifolium accumulated Co. Plant roots and leaves demonstrate significant Cu anomalism and show a wider population of anomalous values compared to the soils. Statistical and machine learning techniques both indicate significant relationships between soil Cu concentration and the content of Cu in plant roots and leaves highlighting soil pH, organic matter and clay content as the major physicochemical variables influencing metal bioavailability in soil-plant systems.
植物组织微量元素分析有助于赞比亚铜带(ZCB)沉积物中铜钴矿床的找矿。这项研究是在Mitumba勘探区进行的,该地区已知有铜矿,但历史上没有采矿活动,以确定最能指示矿化带的本地植物物种及其组织。野外调查和生态分析共鉴定出12科22种本地植物,以豆科植物(36.4%)为主。在种水平上,根据包衣指数鉴定出优势种,其中有人科(Lamiaceae)的humanastrum katangense、姜科(gingiberaceae)的Aframomum angustifolium、豆科(Fabaceae)的Brachystegia boehmii和夹竹桃科(Apocynaceae)的Diplorynchus condilocarpon。在已知矿化带上方和矿化区外的控制点对土壤和植物器官进行了采样。根据转运因子(translocation factors, TF) > 1,大多数物种将Cu从根转移到地上生物量,但只有humanastrum katangense、Aframomum angustifolium和Diplorynchus condilocarpon这3种物种既能从根际转移又能生物浓缩(BCF > 1)生物可利用的Cu,这使它们成为植物地球化学探索的理想候选国。只有人猿(humanmaniastrum katangense)和阿夫拉蒙(Aframomum angustifolium)积累了Co。植物根系和叶片显示出显著的Cu异常,并且与土壤相比显示出更大的异常值种群。统计和机器学习技术都表明,土壤Cu浓度与植物根和叶片中Cu含量之间存在显著关系,突出表明土壤pH、有机质和粘土含量是影响土壤-植物系统中金属生物有效性的主要理化变量。
{"title":"Native plant species screening for phytogeochemical exploration in the Zambian Copperbelt","authors":"Pumulo Mukube ,&nbsp;Stephen Syampungani ,&nbsp;Lerato Machogo-Phao ,&nbsp;Murray Hitzman","doi":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107914","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gexplo.2025.107914","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Trace element analysis of plant tissues can aid mineral exploration for sediment hosted Cu-Co deposits in the Zambian Copperbelt (ZCB). This study was conducted at the Mitumba prospect, an area in the ZCB known to have copper minerals but no historical mining activities, to identify native plant species and their tissues that are most indicative of mineralized zones. Field inventory and ecological analysis identified 22 native plant species from 12 different families, of which Fabaceae (36.4%) was dominant. At species level and based on the coating index, we identified several predominant species, among them, <em>Haumaniastrum katangense</em> (Lamiaceae), <em>Aframomum angustifolium</em> (Zingiberaceae), <em>Brachystegia boehmii</em> (Fabaceae), and <em>Diplorynchus condilocarpon</em> (Apocynaceae). Sampling was undertaken of soils and plant organs above the known mineralized zone and at control points outside of the mineralized area. Most species translocated Cu from the roots to the aboveground biomass as indicated by translocation factors (TF) <span><math><mo>&gt;</mo></math></span> 1 but only three species, namely, <em>Haumaniastrum katangense</em>, <em>Aframomum angustifolium</em> and <em>Diplorynchus condilocarpon</em> can both translocate and bioconcentrate (BCF <span><math><mo>&gt;</mo></math></span> 1) bioavailable Cu from the rhizosphere, making them ideal candidates for phytogeochemical exploration. Only <em>Haumaniastrum katangense</em> and <em>Aframomum angustifolium</em> accumulated Co. Plant roots and leaves demonstrate significant Cu anomalism and show a wider population of anomalous values compared to the soils. Statistical and machine learning techniques both indicate significant relationships between soil Cu concentration and the content of Cu in plant roots and leaves highlighting soil pH, organic matter and clay content as the major physicochemical variables influencing metal bioavailability in soil-plant systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Geochemical Exploration","volume":"280 ","pages":"Article 107914"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145267257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
期刊
Journal of Geochemical Exploration
全部 Acc. Chem. Res. ACS Applied Bio Materials ACS Appl. Electron. Mater. ACS Appl. Energy Mater. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces ACS Appl. Nano Mater. ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. ACS BIOMATER-SCI ENG ACS Catal. ACS Cent. Sci. ACS Chem. Biol. ACS Chemical Health & Safety ACS Chem. Neurosci. ACS Comb. Sci. ACS Earth Space Chem. ACS Energy Lett. ACS Infect. Dis. ACS Macro Lett. ACS Mater. Lett. ACS Med. Chem. Lett. ACS Nano ACS Omega ACS Photonics ACS Sens. ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. ACS Synth. Biol. Anal. Chem. BIOCHEMISTRY-US Bioconjugate Chem. BIOMACROMOLECULES Chem. Res. Toxicol. Chem. Rev. Chem. Mater. CRYST GROWTH DES ENERG FUEL Environ. Sci. Technol. Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett. Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. IND ENG CHEM RES Inorg. Chem. J. Agric. Food. Chem. J. Chem. Eng. Data J. Chem. Educ. J. Chem. Inf. Model. J. Chem. Theory Comput. J. Med. Chem. J. Nat. Prod. J PROTEOME RES J. Am. Chem. Soc. LANGMUIR MACROMOLECULES Mol. Pharmaceutics Nano Lett. Org. Lett. ORG PROCESS RES DEV ORGANOMETALLICS J. Org. Chem. J. Phys. Chem. J. Phys. Chem. A J. Phys. Chem. B J. Phys. Chem. C J. Phys. Chem. Lett. Analyst Anal. Methods Biomater. Sci. Catal. Sci. Technol. Chem. Commun. Chem. Soc. Rev. CHEM EDUC RES PRACT CRYSTENGCOMM Dalton Trans. Energy Environ. Sci. ENVIRON SCI-NANO ENVIRON SCI-PROC IMP ENVIRON SCI-WAT RES Faraday Discuss. Food Funct. Green Chem. Inorg. Chem. Front. Integr. Biol. J. Anal. At. Spectrom. J. Mater. Chem. A J. Mater. Chem. B J. Mater. Chem. C Lab Chip Mater. Chem. Front. Mater. Horiz. MEDCHEMCOMM Metallomics Mol. Biosyst. Mol. Syst. Des. Eng. Nanoscale Nanoscale Horiz. Nat. Prod. Rep. New J. Chem. Org. Biomol. Chem. Org. Chem. Front. PHOTOCH PHOTOBIO SCI PCCP Polym. Chem.
×
引用
GB/T 7714-2015
复制
MLA
复制
APA
复制
导出至
BibTeX EndNote RefMan NoteFirst NoteExpress
×
0
微信
客服QQ
Book学术公众号 扫码关注我们
反馈
×
意见反馈
请填写您的意见或建议
请填写您的手机或邮箱
×
提示
您的信息不完整,为了账户安全,请先补充。
现在去补充
×
提示
您因"违规操作"
具体请查看互助需知
我知道了
×
提示
现在去查看 取消
×
提示
确定
Book学术官方微信
Book学术官方微信
Book学术文献互助
Book学术文献互助群
群 号:604180095
Book学术
文献互助 智能选刊 最新文献 互助须知 联系我们:info@booksci.cn
Book学术提供免费学术资源搜索服务,方便国内外学者检索中英文文献。致力于提供最便捷和优质的服务体验。
Copyright © 2023 Book学术 All rights reserved.
ghs 京公网安备 11010802042870号 京ICP备2023020795号-1