Geochemistry and Metallogenesis of REE-Rich Phosphorite Deposits
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Deposits".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 328
Special Issue Editors
Interests: REE-rich phosphorite deposits; carbonatite-related REE deposits; IOCG deposits
Interests: experimental geochemistry; REE mineralizaiton
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Interests: precambrian metamorphic geology; metamorphism of orogenic belt
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rare earth elements (REEs) consist of 15 lanthanide elements (La to Lu), which are strategic resources in the word. Because of the increasing application of REEs and yttrium (REY) in high- and green-tech industries, the demand for REY is projected to increase in the future. Among these REEs, medium–heavy rare earth elements (MHREEs) are more important. Carbonatite-related deposits are the main source of light rare earth elements (LREEs), while ion adsorption (IAR) deposits compose the main source of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs). Recently, REE-rich phosphorite deposits have been found to play a role in searching for MHREEs, especially phosphorite deposits in SW China, e.g., Zhijin, Kunyang, and Qingping.
However, the micropetrographic characteristics of phosphates have not been widely studied, especially those of REE-enriched phosphates. For the metallogenesis of REE-rich phosphorite deposits, controversy remains, including (1) the sedimentation process of terrigenous clastics, (2) biological activity, and (3) REE-rich hydrothermal fluids.
This Special Issue aims to address the metallogenesis of REE-rich phosphorite deposits and related geochemical characteristics.
Dr. Pei Liang
Prof. Dr. Richen Zhong
Dr. Lingling Xiao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rare earth elements
- phosphorite deposits
- geochemistry
- SW China
- REE mineralization
- metallogenesis
