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Arsenopyrite and As-bearing pyrite from the Roudný deposit, Bohemian Massif

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2018

J. Zachariáš ,
J. Frýda ,
B. Paterová  and
M. Mihaljevič
J. Zachariáš*
Affiliation:
Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov, 6, 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
J. Frýda
Affiliation:
Czech Geological Survey, Klárov 3, 118 21, Prague 1, Czech Republic
B. Paterová
Affiliation:
Czech Geological Survey, Klárov 3, 118 21, Prague 1, Czech Republic
M. Mihaljevič
Affiliation:
Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Mineral Resources, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov, 6, 128 43, Prague 2, Czech Republic
*
*E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

The major- and trace-element chemistry of pyrite and arsenopyrite from the mesothermal Roudný gold deposits was studied by electron microprobe and laser ablation ICP-MS techniques. In total, four generations of pyrite and two of arsenopyrite were distinguished. The pyrite is enriched in As through an Fe (AsxS1–x)2 substitution mechanism. The As-rich zones of pyrite-2 (up to 4.5 wt.% As) are also enriched in gold (up to 20 ppm), lead (commonly up to 220 ppm, exceptionally up to 1500 ppm) and antimony (commonly <600 ppm, rarely up to 1350 ppm). Positive correlation of As and Au in the studied pyrites is not coupled with an Fe deficiency, in contrast to Au-rich As-bearing pyrites in Carlintype gold deposits. The As-rich pyrite-2 coprecipitated with the Sb-rich (1 –4.2 wt.%) and Au-rich (40 –150 ppm) arsenopyrite-1. The younger arsenopyrite-2 is significantly less enriched in these elements (0 –70 ppm of Au).

The chemical zonality of pyrites in the Roudný gold deposits reflects the chemical evolution of orebearing fluids that are not observed in any other mineral phases. The data available suggest relatively high activity of sulphur and low activities of arsenic and gold during crystallization of the older pyrite generation (pyrite-1). Later, after particular dissolution of pyrite-1, Au-rich As-bearing pyrite-2 and arsenopyrite precipitated. These facts suggest a marked increase in the arsenic and gold activities in ore-bearing fluids. The As-content of pyrite-2 decreases in an oscillatory manner from the core to the rim, reflecting changes in the As activity or/and in the P-T conditions. The As-bearing pyrites were formed at temperatures of at least 320–330°C, based on arsenopyrite thermometers and fluid inclusion data.

Keywords

arsenicpyriteinvisible goldmesothermal gold depositsLA-ICP-MS
Type
Research Article
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Mineralogical Magazine , Volume 68 , Issue 1 , February 2004 , pp. 31 - 46
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Copyright © The Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland 2004

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