A Preliminary Review of Metallogenic Regularity of Tin Deposits in China

China is rich in tin resources,and contains many types of tin deposits.Among the tin deposit types,the cassiterite-sulfide type,skarn type and quartz vein type occupy a large proportion of tin resources and reserves.From the aspect of exploitation and utilization,the most important types are cassiterite-sulfide type and quartz vein type.The cassiterite-sulfide type tin deposits are mainly located in Northern Guangxi and Eastern Yunnan,skarn type deposits are mainly distributed in the ore-concentration areas of South Hunan in Middle Nanling,and the quartz vein type tin deposits are mainly distributed in South China,such as Western Fujian,Middle Jiangxi,Northern Guangzhou and Southern Hunan.The most important metallogenic epoch for tin deposits is the Mesozoic era.The metallogenic geotectonic background is mainly continental environments after orogeny process,with strong tectonic changes,interlaced deep fracture and frequent magmatism.And the most distinctive feature is the well developed Mesozoic granites,which have a close relationship with tin mineralization.Based on the detailed study of the data from 873 tin deposits in China,this paper summarized the metallogenic regularity of tin deposits,classified 20 important metallogenic series of tin or tin-associated deposits,and inferred that the cassiterite-sulfide type,skarn type,quartz vein type and greisen type are the main prediction types of tin resources.Forty-four tin-mineralization belts were divided,among which,19 belts are the most important.In addition,a series of maps about tin metallogenic belts and tin metallogenic regularity were compiled,aiming to provide theoretical basis for potential estimation and prediction of tin mineral resources.

Cassiterite U-Pb Date of the Yangbin Porphyry Tin Deposit in Zhejiang and its Geological Significance

Objective The Yangbin porphyry tin deposit in Taishun County of Zhejiang Province is one of the few porphyry-type tin deposits in South China, which is located in the middle portion of the Mesozoic volcanic active belt on the southeastern coast of China. The Yangbin granite porphyry is closely related to the tin mineralization in this region. Based on petrologic and Sr-Nd-Pb isotopic

The Geochemical Characteristics and Minerogenic Model for the Amo Hypothermal Tin Deposit in Ximeng County, Yunnan Province

Through studies on the element geochemistry, alteration of country rocks, ore-forming fluids and isotopegeochemistry of the Arno tin deposit in the metamorphic rocks of the Upper Proterozoic Ximeng Group, theauthors consider that the concentration of the B-F-Li-Rb-Cs-Sn association is related to acidic magmatism inthe study area. The Fe-Mg-Li tourmaline in the ore is the replaced product of the country rocks byhypothermal fluid. The δ^(18)O values of mineral separates are +2.01- +13.16‰ and their δ^(34)S values, +2.6-+7.2‰. The ore-forming materials were derived from hydrothermal fluid of granitic magma. For themineralization, the temperature is 450°-350℃, the pressure, 450-1000×10~5 Pa, and the age, Himalayan(21.5 Ma). According to the geochemical characteristics, a minerogenic model is established: the deposit is ahypothermal cassiterite-quartz vein type tin deposit controlled by the hidden Himalayan granites.

The Characteristics of Migration of Ore Solutions in No.6 East Tin Deposit of the Songshujiao Orefield, Gejiu

No. 6 East tin deposit in the Songshujiao orefield, Gejiu, is characterized by one-stage hydrothermal activity and monotonous country rocks. The authors selected this deposit and used the multivariate statistical analysis to study the types of association of main ore-forming elements at different temperatures and pressures and their distribution in the deposit. On that basis combined with the structural analysis of the deposit, the recto-geochemical features of No.6 East tin deposit have been revealed and the direction and channel of migration of the ore solutions in faults and the deposit have been deduced. This research can appropriately elucidate the control of faults on the migration of ore solutions and the sites where ore solutions are dispersed and accumulated, thus providing the theoretical basis for the prediction of hydrothermal deposits in question.

Characteristics of rare-earth elements (REE),strontium and neodymium isotopes in hydrothermal fluorites from the Bailashui tin deposit in the Furong ore field,southern Hunan Province,China

In this paper the authors present the REE concentrations and Sr and Nd isotopic compositions of fluorites from the Bailashui tin deposit of the Furong ore field,southern Hunan Province. The results showed that the total amount of REE in fluorites is usually low,ranging from 0.705 to 8.785 μg/g with the chondrite-normalized REE dis-tribution patterns similar to those of the Qitianling granites in the study area,characterized by LREE-enrichment patterns with pronounced negative Eu anomalies. The fluorites vary in Sr isotopic composition within the range of 0.7083-0.7091,the values are lower than those of the granites and higher than those of the host carbonate rocks in this area. The εNd(t) values of fluorites vary between -9.4 and +10.3,revealing that both the crust-and mantle-source materials were involved in the ore-forming hydrothermal fluids. Combined with previous studies on this ore deposit,the Bailashui tin deposit is temporally and spatially closely related with granitic magmatism in this area. The hydro-thermal fluorites are the product of fluid/rock interactions between granitic magmatic hydrothermal fluid and marine carbonate rocks. The REE and F in the ore-forming fluid were derived from the granites,whereas Sr in the ore-forming fluid came mainly from the granitic magmatic hydrothermal fluid and marine carbonate rocks,although variations in Sr isotopic composition cannot be explained by a simple mixture of these two end-members. Evidence demonstrated that the ore-forming fluids are of crustal-mantle mixing origin,but that the fluids were probably in-completely homogenized and this may be caused by inhomogeneous mixing of the fluids of different sources.

Mineral Geochemical Compositions of Tourmalines and Their Significance in the Gejiu Tin Polymetallic Deposits, Yunnan, China

The Gejiu tin polymetallic deposits are located in the southeastern part of Yunnan Province in China. A detailed electronic microprobe study has been carried out to document geochemical compositions of tourmalines from the deposits. The results indicate a systematic change of mineral geochemical compositions, which might be used as a mineral geochemical tracer for post-magmatic hydrothermal fluid, basin fluid and their mixture. The tourmalines from granite are schori with Fe/ （Fe＋Mg） ratios of 0.912-1.00 and Na/（Na＋Ca） ratios of 0.892-0.981. Tourmalines as an inclusion in quartz from the ore bodies are dravite with Fe/（Fe＋Mg） ratios of 0.212-0.519 and Na/（Na＋Ca） ratios of 0.786--0.997. Tourmalines from the country rocks are dravite with Fe/（Fe＋Mg） ratios of 0.313--0.337 and Na/（Na＋Ca） ratio of 0.599-0.723. Tourmalines from cassiterite-tourmaline veins that occur in crannies within the country rocks show distinct optical zoning with alternate occurrence of dravite and schorl, Fe/（Fe＋Mg）=0.374-0.843, Na/（Na＋Ca）=0.538-0.987. It suggests that schorl in granite and dravite in carbonatite are related to magmatic fluid and basin fluid respectively. When magmatic fluid rose up and entered into crannies of the country rocks, consisting mainly of carbonatite, basin fluid would be constantly added to the magmatic fluid. The two types of fluid were mixed in structural crannies of the sedimentary basin accompanied with periodic geochemical oscillations to form material records in chemical composition zonings of tourmalines.

Geochemical Characteristics of Rare Earth Elements in Gejiu Tin Polymetallic Deposits, Yunnan Province, China

In order to get a better understanding of metallogeny, the geochemical characteristics of REE and trace element for Gejiu tin polymetallic deposits were studied by comparing concentrations of REE and trace elements in different type ores and rocks, including skarn-type ore, bedded-type ore, vein-type ore, altered granite, country rocks. Results of this study indicated that the metallogenic matters for different type ores in the study area might be derived from the same origin source, which may be mainly related to granitic activities. Furthermore, there are some differences in concentrations of REE in different ores due to their different depositional mechanism during that time. LREE concentrations were enriched relatively in the vein-type ores and the bedded-type ores with relatively low total REE concentrations, whereas total REE concentrations were higher in the skarn-type ores with LREE and HREE concentrations in wide variation ranges.

Timing and structural controls on skarn-type and vein-type mineralization at the Xitian tin-polymetallic deposit, Hunan Province, SE China

Xitian tin-polymetallic deposit, located in the eastern Hunan Province, SE China, hosts quartz vein and skarn in the contact zone between carbonate and two stages granites. Critical geodynamic questions for South China are whether different types of mineralization form in the same time and how the magmatism–tectonic system controls the ore-forming process. Based on the distribution of the orebodies, six cassiterite samples from different types of mineralization are collected for dating. In-situ LA-MCICP-MS U–Pb isotopic data yielded concordia low intercept ages between 154 and 157 Ma, indicating that different types of mineralization belong to the same magmatism–mineralization system. Coupled with the study of the kinematic indicators, it suggests that the structural control of the wall rocks constrain the types of mineralization. These results provide further evidence of a close temporal link between the structure and the tin-polymetallic mineralization in Xitian deposit. Considering the structure in the district, granite dome plays an important role in the ore-forming process. The age and structural signatures in Xitian deposit are the response to the subduction of Pacific Plate.

Diversity of Mineralization and Spectrum of the Gejiu Superlarge Tin-Copper Polymetallic Deposit,Yunnan,China

The Gejiu （个旧） deposit is a superlarge tin-copper polymetallic ore-forming concentration area characterized by excellent metallogenic geological settings and advantageous ore-controlling factors. The deposit displays diverse mineralization properties due to different minerals and mineral deposit types. Based on the principal metallogenic factors, metallogenic mechanisms, mineralized components, and occurrence of mineral deposits or ore bodies, the Gejiu mineral district can be divided into 2 combinations of metallogenic series, 4 metallogenic series, 8 subseries, and 27 mineral deposit types. Spatial zonality is evident. The distribution regularity of the elements in both plane and section is Be-W, Sn （Cu, Mo, Bi, Be）-Sn, Pb, Ag-Pb, Zn around a granitic intrusion. The metallogenic epoch is mainly concentrated in the late Yanshanian. During this period, large-scale metallogenic processes related to movement caused by tectonics and magmatism occurred, and a series of magmatic hydrothermal deposits formed. The ore-forming processes can be divided into 4 stages： the silicate stage, the oxide stage, the sulphide stage, and the carbonate stage. Based on the orderliness and diversity （in terms of time, space, and genesis） of the mineralization, the authors have developed a comprehensive spectrum of ore deposits in the Gejiu area. This newly proposed diversity of mineralization and the spectrum developed in this work are useful not only for interpreting the genesis of the Gejiu deposit but also for improving mineral exploration in the area, and in particular, for finding large deposits.

Geology and sulfur isotope geochemistry of Dafulou tin-polymetallic deposit in Dachang orefield, Guangxi, China

No. 22 ore of Dafulou deposit was systematically analyzed for sulfur isotopes. The results show that the δ34S values of sulfide minerals, ranging from 0.154 to +0.218% and with an average value of +0.114 1%, are mostly positive and characterized by rich sulfur(S) content. This suggests that the sulfur of the Dafulou ore deposit is derived from magma and relates to the Longxianggai concealed granite, which points to the important role of magma during mineralization and implyies the product of the active continental margin. By comparison between the Dafulou and the Kengma tin deposit, significant differences exist in the sulfur isotope composition. In the Kengma deposit, the sulfur isotope composition is characterized by the high negative value, which is different from the Dafulou tin-polymetallic deposit. The difference of the enrichment and fractionation of the sulfur isotope is the synthesized result of the metallogenic conditions. It also has the difference in the metallogenic environment and metallogenic characteristics of the deposit in the same ore belt.

The First Discovery of a Tin Deposit Related to Hercynian A-Type Granites in China

This paper introduces the petrological, mineralogical and geochemical fea. tures of the rocks hosting the Sareshik tin deposit—an independent tin deposit related to Hercynian A-type granites discovered in China in 1987. A comparison with the features of A-type granites at home and abroad indicates that some of their petrological features are more typical than those of famous A-type granites of Nigeria. The geological features of the tin deposit are salient and notably different from those of some famous tin deposits in China, so the deposit may represent China’s deposits associated with anorogenic granites. This tin deposit was formed in the Hercynian Stage. This type of tin deposit was for the first time discovered in China and is also rare in the world. It is a new type of tin deposit in China.

A Metallogenic Model of Tecto-Geochemistry on Tin-Polymetal Deposit in Malage Orefield of Gejiu Mining Area

By means of multivariance analysis and finite element on the basis of the analysis of generation andevolution of structural systems and structural system of syn-metallogenesis in the orefield,the authorsmade a research into the interrelation between tecto-geochemistry and structural stress field,revealedthe mechanism of metallogenesis by magma and ore-forming fluids driven under dynamic forces,andproposed a tecto-geochemistry model for the formation of the ore deposits,so as to suggest a basis oftheory for the prognoses of location and magnitude of hidden deposits.

SYNTHESIS OF TiN FILM WITH ION BEAM ENHANCED DEPOSITION AND ITS PROPERTIES

The TiN films were synthesized with an alternate process of depositing titanium from a E-gun evaporation source and 40 keV N^+ bombarding onto the target.It is shown from the composi- tion analysis and structure investigations using RBS,AES,TEM,XPS and X-ray diffraction spectrum that the formed fihns are mainly composed of TiN phase with grain size of 30—40 nm and without preferred orientation,the nitrogen content in the film is much less than that in case without N^+ bombarding,and an intermixed region about 40 nm thick exists between the film and the substrate.The films exhibt high microhardness and low friction. ZHOU Jiankun,Ion Beam Laboratory,Shanghai Institute of Metallurgy,Academia Sinica, Shanghai 200050,China

PREPARATION OF TiN FILMS BY N_2 ASSISTED Xe^+ ION BEAM ENHANCED DEPOSITION AND THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

A new method for preparation of hard TiN films has been developed by using electron beam evaporation-deposition of Ti and bombardment with 40 keV Xe^+ ion beam in a N_2 gas environment.The synthesized TiN films were superior to PVD and CVD ones in respects of improved adhesion to substrate and low preparing temperature.They exhibited good wear resistance and high hardness up to 2200 kg/mm^2.Some industrial applications have been reported.

A Study on Biocompatibility of TiN Thin Film Deposited on 317L Stainless Steel by Ion Beam Assisted Deposition

Titanium nitride ceramic thin films on 317L stainless steel(SS317L) substrate were deposited by Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD). The composition of the TiN films were investigated by Auger electron spectroscopy(AES), while the preferential orientation of the deposited film and phase composition were determined by X-ray diffraction(XRD). Adhesion was measured through Micro Scratch Tester(MST), and the corrosion resistance was evaluated by the electrochemical corrosion experiments in Hamk’s simulated human plasma. Specially, the biocompatibility of SS317L and TiN thin films were studied with fibroblast and marrow cell cultures in vitro. The results show that TiN thin films deposited on SS317L by means of IBAD can make remarkable changes on the structure and properties of the surface. At 37℃ Hank’s simulated plasma, free corrosion potential (E corr ) and breakthrough potential of pitting corrosion (E b) were both improved by coating TiN films . The culture results show that ion beam assisted TiN coatings exhibit a higher degree of cytocompatibility than that of SS317L and the cells grow better on those proper rough surfaces.

南岭湘南吴家坪锡矿成岩成矿时代研究

南岭吴家坪锡矿为湖南大义山地区近年新发现的具有中型以上远景规模的云英岩型矿床,矿体呈脉状产于大义山复式花岗岩体内部,受NE向断裂控制。为确定其成岩、成矿时代,总结大义山地区成矿规律,指导区域找矿及勘查工作,对赋矿围岩中粗粒斑状黑云母二长花岗岩(PM21-19)、中细粒斑状黑云母二长花岗岩(PM21-27)进行了LA−ICP−MS锆石U−Pb定年研究。测年结果表明,其成岩年龄为157.1±1.1 Ma(MSWD=0.55)和153.7±1.2 Ma(MSWD=0.55),属燕山早期。同时,获得云英岩型锡矿石中石英Rb−Sr等时线年龄为148.1±2.1 Ma(MSWD=0.52)。结合区域资料认为,吴家坪锡矿成岩成矿时代为燕山早期,属南岭地区中生代成岩成矿高峰期(160~150 Ma)的产物。

粤东金坑锡铜多金属矿燕山期岩浆热液叠加成矿

金坑锡铜多金属矿位于广东莲花山断裂带北东段,是近些年来在粤东地区新发现的典型锡铜多金属矿,关于该矿床的成因类型和成矿机制一直存在较大争议。矿区勘查工作在马山矿段首次发现伴有明显铜矿化的热液隐爆角砾岩,对于揭示矿床成因具有重要意义。LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb年代分析结果显示,花岗质角砾成岩年龄约为150 Ma,ε_(Hf)(t)值为-8.20~-4.55,二阶段Hf模式年龄值为1.73~1.49 Ga,指示岩浆主要来自于中元古代地壳物质,并有地幔物质加入。硫化物原位硫同位素分析结果显示,不同阶段硫化物硫同位素组成具有明显差别。第一阶段(Py-Ⅰ)和第二阶段(Py-Ⅱ)黄铁矿存在显著的硫同位素变化,前者为-0.65‰~1.11‰(n=5),后者为1.30‰~1.93‰(n=5),与Py-Ⅱ共生黄铜矿同位素值为1.42‰~1.87‰(n=16)。第三阶段硫化物中黄铜矿δ^(34)S值为3.69‰~4.32‰(n=4),其中隐爆角砾岩胶结物中黄铜矿(Ccp-Ⅲa)δ^(34)S为3.69‰~3.74‰,略低于第三阶段石英-绿泥石脉中黄铜矿(Ccp-Ⅲb)δ^(34)S值(4.29‰~4.32‰)。第四阶段黄铁矿(Py-Ⅳ)δ^(34)S值为-4.87‰(n=1),黄铜矿(Ccp-Ⅳ)δ^(34)S值为-3.07‰(n=1)。基于成岩成矿年代及硫化物原位硫同位素分析,文章认为金坑锡铜多金属矿床可能存在两期岩浆热液活动的叠加,其中~150 Ma壳幔混合来源花岗质岩浆活动可能是触发矿区铜矿化的重要岩浆事件,早于后期锡矿的形成(~144 Ma),这一发现有望为莲花山断裂带锡铜多金属矿指引新的方向。

腾冲小龙河锡矿床稳定同位素及流体包裹体特征研究

腾冲小龙河锡矿床稳定同位素、流体包裹体特征结果表明:δ^(34)S_(v-CDT)值+5.0‰~+8.1‰,平均+6.33‰,与花岗岩副矿物黄铁矿硫同位素δ^(34)S_(v-CDT)值范围(0‰~+5.7‰)一致,显示花岗岩浆水为主要成矿流体,具高温、高盐度、高密度特征;包裹体由两类包裹体组成,Ⅰ类NaCl-H_(2)O体系气液两相包裹体,气泡体积占包裹体体积5%~15%,各阶段石英中呈定向排列,锡石包裹体仅在云英岩型浸染状锡石阶段发育;Ⅱ类大气液比包裹体,气泡体积占55%~65%,次棱角状孤立分布,云英岩阶段石英内发育。云英岩阶段→石英脉阶段→晚期弱云英岩化阶段成矿期成矿流体从高温、高盐度向中高温、中高盐度持续演化。为典型的气化-高温热液云英岩型锡矿床。

不同工艺参数对TiN薄膜形貌和力学性能的影响

随着硬质薄膜的快速发展,TiN薄膜已经在诸多领域成功应用。通过采用PVD多功能离子镀膜机在不同工艺参数条件下制备了TiN薄膜,研究不同工艺参数对TiN薄膜表面大颗粒形貌和力学性能的影响。利用扫描电子显微镜对TiN薄膜的表面形貌进行研究,利用球坑仪、划痕仪和显微硬度计对薄膜的力学性能进行分析。研究结果表明,弧电流越大,大颗粒尺寸越大,薄膜厚度及硬度也会显著增加;当沉积温度升高时,TiN表面大颗粒的尺寸与数量显著减小,结合强度出现先增加后减小的趋势;当负偏压增大时,TiN薄膜表面大颗粒出现了先减少后增多的趋势,而薄膜的厚度和硬度也会相应降低。该研究为生产中制备性能优良的TiN薄膜提供了一定的理论依据。