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2007-03-05 07:59:27 · 2 answers · asked by ayyyyyyyyyyyyy it's amy<3 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Chalcopyrite is present within many ore bearing environments via a variety of ore forming processes.
Chalcopyrite is present in volcanogenic massive sulfide ore deposits and sedimentary exhalative deposits, formed by deposition of copper during hydrothermal circulation. Chalcopyrite is concentrated in this environment via fluid transport.
Porphyry copper ore deposits are formed by concentration of copper within a granite stock during the ascent and crystallisation of a magma. Chalcopyrite in this environment is produced by concentration within a magma system.
Chalcopyrite is an accessory mineral in Kambalda type komatiitic nickel ore deposits, formed from an immiscible sulfide liquid in sulfur-saturated ultramafic lavas. In this environment chalcopyrite is formed by a sulfide liquid stripping copper from an immiscible silicate liquid.
2007-03-05 08:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Yeldawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this?
http://webmineral.com/data/Chalcopyrite.shtml
2007-03-05 16:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by 10916a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋