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Geology

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

Authors:
Viktor I. Alekseev1
Yurii B. Marin2
Ivan A. Baksheev3
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Date submitted:
2024-05-16
Date accepted:
2025-07-16
Online publication date:
2025-12-19
Date published:
2025-12-29

Abstract

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.

Область исследования:
Geology
Keywords:
greisen zwitter tourmalinite zinnwaldite tourmaline schorl foitite ferro-bosiite ore potential tin rare metals lithium-fluorine granite Chukotka
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Funding

The study was carried out with financial support from the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (projects 11-05-00868-а, 14-05-00364, 20-15-50064), and the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (State Contract N 14.740.11.0192, State assignment N 5.2115.2014/K).

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