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Epidote from
Oyu Tolgoi mine, Oyu Tolgoi Cu-Au ore field (Turquoise Hill Cu-Au ore field), Erdenetsogt, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia


Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Epidote
Formula:(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Epidote data
Locality Data:Click here to view Oyu Tolgoi mine, Oyu Tolgoi Cu-Au ore field (Turquoise Hill Cu-Au ore field), Erdenetsogt, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:615963
Long-form Identifier:1:3:615963:4
GUID (UUID V4):3eece1cb-d368-40ab-95c3-a0c28d1e4fe0
Nearest other occurrences of Epidote
54.1km (33.6 miles) Tsogttsetsii area, Khanbogd District, Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia
References
Reference Search (possible matching items)
Book
Jaroslav Dostal Editors Mineral Resources of Mongolia Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences Volume...Jaroslav Dostal Editors Mineral Resources of Mongolia Editors Ochir Gerel Geoscience Center Mongolian...University of Science and Technology Ulaanbatar, Mongolia Bayaraa Batkhishig Department of Geology and Hydrogeology...University of Science and Technology Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Franco Pirajno Centre for Exploration Targeting...Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore Preface Mongolia occupies the central part of the giant Central
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
associated with Khatsavch porphyry Cu-Au (Mo) mineralization, South Mongolia Enkhjargal Boldbaatar, Bolorchimeg...2019.102978 102978 OREGEO 102978 To appear in: Ore Geology Reviews Received Date: Revised Date: Accepted...associated with Khatsavch porphyry Cu-Au (Mo) mineralization, South Mongolia, Ore Geology Reviews (2019), doi:...associated with Khatsavch porphyry Cu-Au (Mo) mineralization, South Mongolia Enkhjargal Boldbaatar 1, Bolorchimeg...University of Science and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2 Department of Geosciences and Geological and
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
mapping of island arc terranes in southeastern Mongolia using multi-spectral remote sensing data Young-Sun...oregeorev.2019.103106 OREGEO 103106 To appear in: Ore Geology Reviews Received Date: Revised Date: Accepted...terranes in southeastern Mongolia using multi-spectral remote sensing data, Ore Geology Reviews (2019)...mapping of island arc terranes in southeastern Mongolia using multi-spectral remote sensing data Young-Sun...decades, many porphyry Cu deposits have been discovered in southeastern (SE) Mongolia. In particular, the
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
OF PROPYLITIC ALTERATION IN THE OYU TOLGOI PORPHYRY DISTRICT, MONGOLIA Lisa Hart-Madigan,1,2,† Jamie J...Abstract Oyu Tolgoi is a world-class, Late Devonian porphyry district in southern Mongolia. Because of...The propylitic alteration halos that surround the Cu-Au deposits contain widespread hydrothermal titanite...study on in situ, propylitic titanite from the Oyu Tolgoi district. The results identify district-wide...orogenic gold (Tedeschi et al., 2020), iron oxide Cu-Au (Raab, 2001) and iron oxide-apatite (Storey et al
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Stable Isotope Study of the Oyu Tolgoi Porphyry Cu-Au System, South Gobi, Mongolia BAT-ERDENE KHASHGEREL,†...and Technology, School of Geology, Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia ROBERT O. RYE, U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046...Mines Mongolia Inc., Zaluuchuud Avenue 26, Ulaan Baatar 210349, Mongolia Abstract The Oyu Tolgoi porphyry...porphyry Cu-Au system in the South Gobi desert, Mongolia, comprises five deposits that extend over 6 km in...date and characterized by high-grade copper (>2.5% Cu) and gold (0.5–2 g/t) mineralization associated with
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Metallogenesis and fluid evolution of the Devonian porphyry Cu deposits in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt: the...Metallogenesis and fluid evolution of the Devonian porphyry Cu deposits in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt: the...Metallogenesis and fluid evolution of the Devonian porphyry Cu deposits in the Central Asian Orogenic Belt: the...Relatively few Devonian porphyry CuAu) deposits (such as Oyu Tolgoi, Lailisigao’er, Halasu, Yulekenhalasu...evolution and metallo­ genesis of Devonian porphyry Cu deposits are still uncertain. In this work, we undertake
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
adakitic magmatism in the Zogdor Cu occurrences, Southern Mongolia, and their tectonic implications:...oregeorev.2021.104356 OREGEO 104356 To appear in: Ore Geology Reviews Received Date: Accepted Date: 8...adakitic magmatism in the Zogdor Cu occurrences, Southern Mongolia, and their tectonic implications:...isotope systematics and geochemical constraints, Ore Geology Reviews (2021), doi: https://doi.org/ 10...adakitic magmatism in the Zogdor Cu occurrences, Southern Mongolia, and their tectonic implications:
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
systematics of the Hugo Dummett CuAu porphyry deposit (Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia) A. Dolgopolova a,⁎, R. Seltmann...Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5GG, UK d Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Ulaanbaatar 14240, Mongolia b c a r t i c l e i n f o ...29 November 2012 Keywords: Hugo Dummett Oyu Tolgoi Mongolia Juvenile Sr–Nd–Hf–Pb isotopes a b s t r...deposit of the giant Oyu Tolgoi porphyry CuAu district in South Gobi, Mongolia. Sr and Nd isotopes (whole-rock)...suggest that the magmas from which the large Oyu Tolgoi porphyry system was generated originated predominantly
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
alteration in porphyry ore systems: a case study of the Oyu Tolgoi deposits, Mongolia Lisa Hart1,2, Jamie...and is typically characterised by the assemblage epidote–calcite–chlorite ± albite, actinolite, pyrite and...chemistry of propylitic minerals, particularly epidote and chlorite. This is interpreted to be due to...as vectors to ore that could be applied in mineral exploration. The world class Oyu Tolgoi porphyry district...district of Southern Mongolia contains the largest Palaeozoic © 2016 Institute of Materials, Minerals
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
the Late Devonian Tsagaan Suvarga Cu–Mo deposit, Southern Mongolia Naidansuren Tungalag 1 & Sereenen...Devonian Tsagaan Suvarga deposit (255 Mt at 0.55% Cu, 0.02% Mo) is located on the NW margin of the Tsagaan...mineralized intrusions are inferred from distribution of Cu–Mo mineralization but are not clearly discernible...actinolite–biotite and porphyry-type quartz veins. Field observations and petrographic studies suggest that...alteration. Keywords Porphyry . Cu–Mo . High K-calc-alkaline . Sr–Nd isotopes . Mongolia Editorial handling: B
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
from the Hugo Dummett Porphyry Cu-Au Deposit, Oyu Tolgoi District, Mongolia BAT-ERDENE KHASHGEREL,1,† ROBERT...Colorado 80225 Mines Mongolia Inc., Zaluuchuud Avenue 26, Ulaanbaatar 210349, Mongolia Evolution Science...Devonian porphyry Cu-Au deposits within the Oyu Tolgoi mineral district, Mongolia, occur in a northnortheast–trending...percent Cu and 0.47 g/t Au, and an inferred resource of 2,200 Mt at 0.83 wt percent Cu and 0.37 g/t Au (at...(at 0.6 wt % Cu equiv cutoff). Advanced argillic alteration is present for 6 km along a north-northeast
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
alteration: Hugo Dummett porphyry CuAu deposit, Oyu Tolgoi mineral district, Mongolia Bat-Erdene Khashgerel &...monzodiorite intrusions that accompany porphyry-style CuAu mineralization at the Hugo Dummett deposit. The...Kavalieris Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc., Zaluuchuud Avenue 26, Ulaanbaatar 210349, Mongolia e-mail: imantsk2@yahoo...Porphyry copper . Hugo Dummett . Oyu Tolgoi . Mongolia Introduction Porphyry CuAu deposits are characterized...zonation to sericitic alteration, and finally to epidote–chlorite alteration. This general alteration zonation
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
porphyries and associated alteration at the Tuwu Cu deposit, NW China: a case for increased depositional...including pre-, syn- and post-ore stages, have been recognized. The pre-ore stage formed a barren propylitic...which is widespread in the volcanic complex. The syn-ore stage is divided into three sub-stages: Stage 1 is...with chalcopyrite + pyrite ± molybdenite. The post-ore stage produced a barren argillic alteration limited...Seedorff et al. 2005; Sillitoe 2010). Many porphyry CuAu deposits are associated with diorite porphyry (Hollister
Book
label: Aerial view of the Bingham Canyon copper mine, Kennecott Utah Copper, September 2003. Photo courtesy...8 9 Update of the Geologic Setting and Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposits of the Chuquicamata District, Northern...Porphyry Cu-Mo-Au Deposit, Utah Geology and Exploration Progress at the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit...uctural Evolution of the Giant Pebble Porphyry Cu-Au-Mo Deposit with Implications for Exploration in...Alaska Geologic Overview of the Oyu Tolgoi Porphyry Cu-Au-Mo Deposits, Mongolia v 10 11 12 13 Copper-Gold
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Magmatic-Hydrothermal Activity in the Shuteen Area, South Mongolia* Bayaraa Batkhishig,1,† Tsuchiya Noriyoshi,2 and...Technology, P.O. Box 46/520, Ulaanbaatar 210646, Mongolia 2 Graduate 3 Resources School of Environmental...the Gurvansaikhan island arc terrane of South Mongolia. It contains a large domain of intensely developed...beneath the Shuteen lithocap. Introduction South Mongolia hosts a number of Paleozoic porphyry copper deposits...(e.g., Tsagaan Suvarga and Oyu Tolgoi). Since the discovery of Oyu Tolgoi in 1996, exploration has increased
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
isotopes of granitoids in the Yulekenhalasu copper ore district, northern Junggar, China: Petrogenesis and...12 December 2013 Keywords: Yulekenhalasu copper ore district Xinjiang Granitoid U–Pb geochronology Sr–Nd–Hf...isotope analyses of the granitoids associated with the ore deposits with a view to constrain their petrogenesis...17 × 104 t of copper reserves, the Yulekenhalasu Cu deposit, the Dunkeerman copper deposit, the Kalaxiange'er...characteristics of the deposit, and reported the ages of two ore-bearing porphyries as 382 Ma and 266 Ma, respectively
Book (edition)
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Greece, Iran, Mongolia, North America, Russia, and Turkey, including...and v vi new plates of high-grade gold-copper ore from major deposits hosted by potassic igneous rocks...Igneous Rocks as Considered in This Book . 2.8 Field Recognition of Potassic Igneous Rocks . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Roman Province (Italy): Example from a Continental Arc Setting... . . . . 6.3.6 Hugo Dummett (Oyu Tolgoi) Copper-Gold Deposit, Mongolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tigr20 Devonian porphyry Cu deposits in NW China: the Xiaotuergen example Xinxia...Jihua Qin & Chaoquan Wen (2016): Devonian porphyry Cu deposits in NW China: the Xiaotuergen example, International...org/10.1080/00206814.2016.1263975 Devonian porphyry Cu deposits in NW China: the Xiaotuergen example Xinxia...the Xiaotuergen porphyry Cu, Kumasu VMS Pb–Zn, and Hongshanzui orogenic Au deposits. This deposit, newly...Geological Team of XJBGMR – the Xiaotuergen porphyry Cu deposit – is mainly hosted along the contact zone
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
hydrothermal origin of the Hademengou-Liubagou Au-Mo deposit, Inner Mongolia, China: constrains on geology, stable...oregeorev.2017.01.029 OREGEO 2111 To appear in: Ore Geology Reviews Received Date: Revised Date: Accepted...Hademengou-Liubagou Au-Mo deposit, Inner Mongolia, China: constrains on geology, stable and Re-Os isotopes, Ore Geology...hydrothermal origin of the Hademengou-Liubagou Au-Mo deposit, Inner Mongolia, China: constrains on geology, stable...Hadamengou-Liubagou Au-Mo deposit is the largest gold deposit in Inner Mongolia of North China. It is
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
SILLITOE† 27 West Hill Park, Highgate Village, London N6 6ND, England Abstract Porphyry Cu systems host some...skarn, carbonate-replacement, and sedimenthosted Au deposits in increasingly peripheral locations; and...or structurally controlled alignments of porphyry Cu systems. The rheology and composition of the host...and type of mineralization generated in porphyry Cu systems. Individual systems have life spans of ~100...longer. The alteration and mineralization in porphyry Cu systems, occupying many cubic kilometers of rock
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Ore Geology Reviews 48 (2012) 139–150 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Ore Geology...U–Pb and Re–Os geochronology of the Bainaimiao Cu–Mo–Au deposit, on the northern margin of the North China...Craton, Central Asia Orogenic Belt: Implications for ore genesis and geodynamic setting Wenbo Li a,⁎, Richen...8 March 2012 Keywords: Geochronology Porphyry Cu–Mo–Au deposit Bainaimiao deposit North China Craton...Orogenic Belt a b s t r a c t The Bainaimiao Cu–Mo–Au deposit, located at the northern margin of the
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
stable isotope characteristics of the Sinyukhinskoe Cu-Au skarn deposit, Russian Altai, SW Siberia Serguei...oregeorev.2019.103039 OREGEO 103039 To appear in: Ore Geology Reviews Received Date: Revised Date: Accepted...characteristics of the Sinyukhinskoe Cu-Au skarn deposit, Russian Altai, SW Siberia, Ore Geology Reviews (2019), doi:...characteristics of the PR O O Sinyukhinskoe Cu-Au skarn deposit, Russian Altai, SW Siberia E- Serguei...Victor I. Uyutov*** PR *Institute of Geology of Ore Deposits, Petrography, Mineralogy and Geochemistry
Book (edition)
additional colour plates of high-grade gold-copper ore from major deposits hosted by potassic igneous rocks...Adolf Helke, Chris Heinrich, Paul Heithersay, Roland Hill, Bruce Hooper, Steve Hunt, Paul Ivascanu, Abraham...Potassic Igneous Rocks as Considered in This Book 2.8 Field Recognition of Potassic Igneous Rocks . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Roman Province (Italy): Example from a Continental Arc Setting... . . . . 6.3.6 Hugo Dummett (Oyu Tolgoi) Copper-Gold Deposit, Mongolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
metallogenic domain, and represents a highly endowed ore-forming environment. At present, a variety of mineralisation...alteration zones. The major economic elements are Cu, Mo and Au. Mineralisation in altered rocks of Permian...the belt. The economic elements there are mainly Cu and Fe and with associated Ti. Quartz vein mineralisation...distributed, and is enriched in Cu in the northern part of the belt and forms Au deposits in the central belt...2010; Zhao et al., 2009a; Zhao et al., 2009b). The ore belt is located in the central region of the Central
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Oxidation State of Magmas for the Duobaoshan-Tongshan Ore-Bearing Intrusions in the Northeastern Central Asian...Oxidation State of Magmas for the Duobaoshan-Tongshan Ore-Bearing Intrusions in the Northeastern Central Asian...Duobaoshan (DBS)-Tongshan (TS) porphyry Cu–(Mo) deposit (4.4 Mt Cu, 0.15 Mt Mo) is located in the northeastern...low concentrations of heavy REEs (HREEs) and high-field -strength elements (HFSEs), such as Nb, Ta, Zr and...rocks suggest that the parental magmas for these ore-bearing intrusions were rich in H2 O and formed by
 
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