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...
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...
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...
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...
Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) Deposits
Mississippi Valley-Type (MVT) deposits are a specific type of mineral deposit characterized by the occurrence of lead and zinc ores. These deposits are named...
Vein deposits
Vein deposits are a type of mineral deposit that consist of a localized zone of fracture-filling minerals. They typically form within fractures or fissures...
Carbonate Replacement Deposits (CRDs)
Carbonate Replacement Deposits (CRDs) are geological formations that result from the replacement of pre-existing carbonate rocks by ore minerals, often metals such as lead,...