651-4037-00L  Ore Deposits I

SemesterHerbstsemester 2017
DozierendeC. A. Heinrich, O. Laurent
Periodizitätjährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung
LehrspracheEnglisch
KommentarMöglich als Wahlfach für Bachelor. Studierende mit Interesse für Modul "Mineral Resources" im nachfolgenden Master sollten die Kurse Ore Deposits I und II besser im ersten MSc Jahr belegen


KurzbeschreibungPrinciples of hydrothermal ore formation, using base metal deposits (Cu, Pb, Zn) in sedimentary basins to explain the interplay of geological, chemical and physical factors from global scale to sample scale. Introduction to orthomagmatic ore formation (mostly Cr, Ni, PGE).
LernzielUnderstanding the fundamental processes of hydrothermal and magmatic ore formation, recognising and interpreting mineralised rocks in geological context
Inhalt(a) Principles of hydrothermal ore formation: base metal deposits in sedimentary basins. Practical classification of sample suites by genetic ore deposit types
Mineral solubility and ore deposition, principles& thermodynamic prediction using activity diagrams. Stable isotopes in ore-forming hydrothermal systems (O, H, C, S) Driving forces and structural focussing of hydrothermal fluid flow

(b) Introduction to orthomagmatic ore formation. Chromite, Ni-Cu sulphides and PGE in layered mafic intrusions. Distribution coefficients between silicate and sulphide melts. Carbonatites and pegmatite deposits.
SkriptNotes handed out during lectures
LiteraturExtensive literature list distributed in course
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes2 contact hours per lecture / week including lectures, exercises and practical study of samples, and small literature-based student presentations. Supplementary contact for sample practicals and exercises as required. Credits and mark based on participation in course (exercises, 50%) and 1h written exam in the last lecture of the semester (50%).