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Geochemical characteristics and indication of graphite deposits in Xinrong Region, Shanxi, China

Yuqi Liang, Qinglin Xia, Yue Zhang and Yong Zhao
Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 22, geochem2021-086, 4 May 2022, https://doi.org/10.1144/geochem2021-086
Yuqi Liang
1School of Earth Resources, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
2217 Team of Shanxi Geological Survey Bureau, Datong 037008, China
Roles: [Data curation (Lead)], [Formal analysis (Lead)], [Writing – original draft (Lead)], [Writing – review & editing (Lead)]
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1School of Earth Resources, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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The NE–SW-trending graphite belt found in the Xinrong Region, Datong City is one the richest graphite reserves in China, extending for more than 22 km. The ore-bearing layer of the Huangtuyao Formation is a graphite-bearing gneiss. Based on major and trace element analysis data, we determined from three diagrams that the graphite-bearing gneiss is a parametamorphic rock, and this gneiss was formed by the regional metamorphism of carbonaceous argillite. The detritus of this ore deposit originated from an arc region as seen from the K2O/Na2O–SiO2 diagram. According to the Ta/Yb, Sr/Yb and K2O/Na2O ratios as well as the composition of Gehuyao gneiss, we concluded that this gneiss has typical low-potassium adakitic rock characteristics. Combined with the MgO/SiO2 diagram and the characteristics of low K2O and high Al2O3, the genetic model of Gehuyao gneiss is melted subducted oceanic crust. Based on regional geological data and comparison of samples, we found an inherent relationship in the main composition content between the graphite-bearing gneiss and the Gehuyao gneiss. This indicates that the ore deposit accumulated the weathering products of Gehuyao gneiss during the sedimentary period. This research provides evidence for ore body evolution and makes it possible to establish the sedimentary–metamorphic model of the graphite ore in this region. In light of the range of the ore body, we predict that the potential area for graphite mineralization in the North China Craton was 2 ± 1.5 km away from the boundary.

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Geochemical characteristics and indication of graphite deposits in Xinrong Region, Shanxi, China

Yuqi Liang, Qinglin Xia, Yue Zhang and Yong Zhao
Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 22, geochem2021-086, 4 May 2022, https://doi.org/10.1144/geochem2021-086
Yuqi Liang
1School of Earth Resources, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
2217 Team of Shanxi Geological Survey Bureau, Datong 037008, China
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