Organic geochemistry of the Paleoproterozoic here's your chance Pb/Zn/Ag deposit
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Open access
Authors
Holman, Alexander Ian
Date
2014Supervisor
Dr Katy Evans
Prof. Kliti Grice
Dr Caroline Jaraula
Dr Chris Yeats
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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School of Science, Department of Chemistry
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Abstract
This PhD has explored the application of novel organic geochemical techniques to the Paleoproterozoic Here’s Your Chance Pb/Zn/Ag deposit. Analysis of organic matter preserved within the kerogen / mineral matrix, combined with stable carbon and sulfur isotope measurements, revealed evidence of the microbial environment present during deposition. Pyrolysis experiments showed that sulfide minerals may influence the processes of organic maturation. This research has demonstrated the great potential utility of organic geochemistry in ore deposit exploration.
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