Iron-gold-palladium mine with unique precious-metal-bearing mineral assemblage. The main mineralizing event occurred during, or prior to, regional Transamazonian orogenesis, whereas the later event was probably related to more recent weathering of the hypogene ore.
Because of their association with altered iron-formations, gold deposits of this type are referred to as a Jacutinga type deposits.
References:
- Olivo, G.R., Gauthier, M., and Bardoux, M. (1994) Palladian gold from the Cauê iron mine, Itabira district, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Mineralogical Magazine: 58: 579-587.
- Olivo, G.R. and Gauthier, M. (1995) Palladium minerals from the Cauê iron mine, Itabira District, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Mineralogical Magazine: 59: 455-463.
- Canadian Mineralogist (1996): 34: 547-557.
- Economic Geology: 90: 2372-2374.
- Thorman, C.H., DeWitt, E., Maron, M.A.C., and Ladeira, E.A. (2001): Major Brazilian gold deposits - 1982 to 1999. Mineralium Deposita 36, 218-227. DOI 10.1007/s001260100170
- Ore Geology Reviews 32 (2007) 614.
Mineral List:12 entries listed. 10 valid minerals.
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