Geochemistry of Sphalerite from the Permian Volcanic-Hosted Massive Sulphide (VHMS) Deposits in the Tasik Chini Area, Peninsular Malaysia: Constraints for Ore Genesis

Basori, MBI; SE Gilbert,; Zaw, Khin; Large, Ross

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Geochemistry of Sphalerite from the Permian Volcanic-Hosted Massive Sulphide (VHMS) Deposits in the Tasik Chini Area, Peninsular Malaysia: Constraints for Ore Genesis

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posted on 2023-05-21, 11:08 authored by Basori, MBI, Gilbert, SE, Khin ZawKhin Zaw, Ross LargeRoss Large

The Bukit Botol and Bukit Ketaya deposits are two examples of volcanic-hosted massive sulphide (VHMS) deposits that occur in the Tasik Chini area, Central Belt of Peninsular Malaysia. The mineralisation is divided into subzones distinguished by spatial, mineralogical, and textural characteristics. The primary sulphide minerals include pyrite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, and galena, with lesser amounts of Sn- and Ag-bearing minerals, with Au. However, pyrrhotite is absent from both deposits. This study presents the results of sphalerite chemistry analysed by using an electron microprobe. Two types of sphalerite are recognised: sphalerite from the Bukit Botol deposit reveals a range of

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Publication title

Minerals

Volume

11

Issue

7

Pagination

1-15

ISSN

2075-163X

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

MDPI AG

Place of publication

Switzerland

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