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Viktor I. Alekseev
Ph.D., Dr.Sci., Professor
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Saint Petersburg Mining University
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Professor, Ph.D., Dr.Sci., Professor
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Saint Petersburg Mining University
Saint Petersburg
Russia
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Geology
  • Date submitted
    2024-05-16
  • Date accepted
    2025-07-16
  • Online publication date
    2025-12-19

Association of greisens (zwitters) and tourmalinites in the granites of the Severny pluton (Chukotka, Russia)

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In the Severny pluton in Chukotka, an association of rare-metal, tin-bearing topaz-zinnwaldite greisens (zwitters) and tourmaline metasomatites has been identified through geological mapping and mineralogical-petrographic studies. These formations are genetically linked to magmatism producing Li-F granite intrusions. The distribution and composition of zwitters and muscovite-quartz-tourmaline metasomatites forming halos around quartz-tourmaline veins were investigated. A wide spectrum of tourmaline mineral species was established, occurring in pegmatoid pockets of leucogranites (tourmaline I), pre-ore quartz-tourmaline metasomatite veins with fluorite (tourmaline II), early ore quartz-tourmaline metasomatite veins (tourmaline III), and ore tourmaline and quartz veins (tourmaline IV). An evolution of tourmaline from Sc-bearing fluor-schorl in pre-ore metasomatites to oxy-schorl and tin-bearing ferro-bosiite in tin-ore metasomatites was revealed, with a gradual increase in lithium content and variable iron oxidation state. In zwitters, muscovite-quartz-tourmaline metasomatites, and tourmalinite veins, a combination of tin and rare-metal mineralization is noted. The research results can be used to assess the metallogenic potential and develop criteria for forecasting rare-metal (Nb, Ce, Y, W, Bi) mineralization in the Severny pluton.

How to cite: Alekseev V.I., Marin Y.B., Baksheev I.A. Association of greisens (zwitters) and tourmalinites in the granites of the Severny pluton (Chukotka, Russia) // Journal of Mining Institute. 2025. Vol. 276. Iss. 2. p. 170-183.