Copper inclusions in sheet silicates from porphyry Cu deposits

Economic geologists have studied the Cu contents of biotite for at least a quarter of a century as potential guides for exploration and as clues to the gensis of porphyry copper deposits. The studies are described.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1988-08, Vol.334 (6182), p.516-518
Main Authors: Ilton, Eugene S, Veblen, David R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Copper
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Geologists
Geology
Metal geology
Metallic and non-metallic deposits
Metals
Silicates
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Summary:Economic geologists have studied the Cu contents of biotite for at least a quarter of a century as potential guides for exploration and as clues to the gensis of porphyry copper deposits. The studies are described.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/334516a0