The nature and origin of the ore-forming fluid in the Kidston gold deposit, north Queensland

A. S. Andrew, E. M. Baker

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Abstract

Mineralization and alteration are associated spatially and temporally with brecciation and rhyolite intrusion. Three stages of alteration have been recognized: pre-brecciation, and early and late stage post-brecciation. Gold is known to be particularly associated with late stage post-brecciation cavity infill and sheeted veins. Fluid inclusion data and alteration assemblages define the prevailing chemical conditions. Gold transport under these conditions would have been primarily as a bisulfide complex. -Authors

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-16
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper)
Publication statusPublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

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