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Gao, Ke; Zhang, Zhi; Zhang, Linkui; Xu, Peiyan; Yang, Yi; Wu, Jianyang; Li, Yingxu; Sun, Miao; Su, Wenpeng (2025) Significance of Adakitic Plutons for Mineralization in Wubaduolai Copper Deposit, Xizang: Evidence from Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotope, and Geochemistry. Minerals, 15 (5). doi:10.3390/min15050500

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TitleSignificance of Adakitic Plutons for Mineralization in Wubaduolai Copper Deposit, Xizang: Evidence from Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotope, and Geochemistry
JournalMinerals
AuthorsGao, KeAuthor
Zhang, ZhiAuthor
Zhang, LinkuiAuthor
Xu, PeiyanAuthor
Yang, YiAuthor
Wu, JianyangAuthor
Li, YingxuAuthor
Sun, MiaoAuthor
Su, WenpengAuthor
Year2025Volume<   15   >
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Full ReferenceGao, Ke; Zhang, Zhi; Zhang, Linkui; Xu, Peiyan; Yang, Yi; Wu, Jianyang; Li, Yingxu; Sun, Miao; Su, Wenpeng (2025) Significance of Adakitic Plutons for Mineralization in Wubaduolai Copper Deposit, Xizang: Evidence from Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotope, and Geochemistry. Minerals, 15 (5). doi:10.3390/min15050500
Plain TextGao, Ke; Zhang, Zhi; Zhang, Linkui; Xu, Peiyan; Yang, Yi; Wu, Jianyang; Li, Yingxu; Sun, Miao; Su, Wenpeng (2025) Significance of Adakitic Plutons for Mineralization in Wubaduolai Copper Deposit, Xizang: Evidence from Zircon U-Pb Age, Hf Isotope, and Geochemistry. Minerals, 15 (5). doi:10.3390/min15050500
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Abstract/NotesThe Wubaduolai copper deposit, a newly discovered porphyry-type deposit located in the western section of the Gangdese metallogenic belt, shows great potential for mineralization. Investigating the ore-bearing potentiality of the adakitic granite in this area is crucial for identifying concealed ore bodies and assessing the metallogenic potential. This paper presents the zircon U-Pb dating, Hf isotope analysis, and whole-rock major and trace geochemical analysis of the plutons in the Wubaduolai mining area. The results indicate that the zircon U-Pb concordia age of the monzogranite is 15.7 ± 0.1 Ma, while the granodiorite porphyry has a concordia age of 15.9 ± 0.2 Ma, both corresponding to a Miocene diagenesis. The geochemical data show that both plutons belong to the high-K calc-alkaline series, characterized by a relative enrichment of large-ion lithophile elements (K, Rb, Ba, and Sr) and a depletion of high-field-strength elements (Nb, Ta, and Ti). Both plutons are characterized by low Y, low Yb, and high Sr/Y values, displaying the typical geochemical characteristics of adakites. Their mineral composition is similar to that of adakite. The ΔHf(t) values of the monzogranite and granodiorite porphyry range from −5.34 to −2.3 and −5.2 to −3.43, respectively, with two-stage model ages (TDM2) of 1246–1441 Ma and 1318–1432 Ma. Based on the regional data and this study, the plutons in the Wubaduolai mining area formed in a post-collision setting following the India–Asia continental collision. The magma source is identified as the partial melting of a thickened, newly formed lower crust. The above characteristics are consistent with the diagenetic and metallogenic ages, magma source, and dynamic backgrounds of the typical regional deposits.

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Wubaduolai prospect, Ngamring Co. (Angren Co.), XigazĂȘ Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture), Tibet, China

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Wubaduolai prospect, Ngamring Co. (Angren Co.), XigazĂȘ Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture), Tibet, Chinaⓘ Amphibole Supergroup, ⓘ Apatite, ⓘ Biotite, ⓘ Calcium Amphibole Subgroup, ⓘ Crystal tuff, ⓘ Dacite, ⓘ Diorite, ⓘ Feldspar Group, ⓘ Granite, ⓘ Granodiorite, ⓘ Hornblende, ⓘ Ignimbritic tuff, ⓘ K Feldspar, ⓘ Malachite, ⓘ Monzogranite, ⓘ Plagioclase, ⓘ Porphyry, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Zircon


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