Mantle-derived helium in two Peruvian hydrothermal ore deposits

A study that reports helium isotope ratios for two late Tertiary fossil hydrothermal systems responsible for precious-metal, base-metal and tungsten mineralization, and compare them to those of circum-Pacific hotspring emanations is presented.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1987-10, Vol.329 (6138), p.429-432
Main Authors: Simmons, Stuart F, Sawkins, F. J, Schlutter, D. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Gases
Geology
Helium
Metal geology
Metallic and non-metallic deposits
Mineralization
Minerals
Physics
Tungsten
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Summary:A study that reports helium isotope ratios for two late Tertiary fossil hydrothermal systems responsible for precious-metal, base-metal and tungsten mineralization, and compare them to those of circum-Pacific hotspring emanations is presented.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/329429a0