Metamorphic deposits
Metamorphic deposits are a type of mineral deposit that forms as a result of metamorphism, which is the process by which rocks are altered...
Polymetallic Vein Deposits
Polymetallic vein deposits are a type of mineral deposit characterized by the presence of multiple metals occurring in veins within host rocks. These deposits...
Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) Deposits
Volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits are a type of mineral deposit that forms on or below the seafloor as a result of volcanic and...
Ore Bearing Hydrothermal Fluids
Ore-bearing hydrothermal fluids are fluids that are enriched in minerals and metals, and play an important role in the formation of many types of...
Sedimentary deposits
Sedimentary deposits are mineral deposits that are formed through the accumulation of sediments on or near the Earth's surface. These deposits can contain a...
Lateritic Deposits
Lateritic deposits are a type of weathering product that forms in tropical and subtropical regions through the process of laterization. Laterization involves the leaching...
Hydrothermal deposits
Hydrothermal deposits are mineral deposits that are formed from the precipitation of minerals dissolved in hot water that circulates through rocks. Hydrothermal fluids are...
Hydrothermal Alteration
What is alteration?
Alteration refers to a change in the physical or chemical properties of rocks and minerals. In geology, alteration is a common...
Brine deposits
Brine deposits refer to naturally occurring concentrations of saltwater, commonly known as brine, that accumulate in specific geological formations or reservoirs. These deposits are...
Magmatic deposits
Magmatic deposits are mineral deposits that are associated with igneous rocks, such as granite, gabbro, and basalt. They are formed by the cooling and...
Porphyry Deposits
Porphyry deposits are a type of mineral deposit that form from large-scale hydrothermal systems associated with intrusive igneous rocks. They are characterized by the...
Skarn deposits
Skarn deposits are a type of ore deposit formed by metasomatic replacement in carbonate rocks, typically limestone or dolomite. They are characterized by their...