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https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-38-397-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-38-397-2026
Research article
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13 Jul 2026
Research article |  | 13 Jul 2026

Hydrothermal quartz genesis revealed by the combination of SEM charge contrast maps, FTIR mapping, and LA-ICP-MS trace element geochemistry

Marko Bermanec, Nils B. Gies, Thomas Pettke, and Jörg Hermann

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We investigate how trace elements are incorporated into quartz formed in magmatic–hydrothermal ore deposits, key environments for critical metal enrichment. By tracking Li, B, Al, Ti, and OH defects across crystal growth zones we reveal distinct trace element zonation patterns linked to temperature and pressure evolution during crystallization. We demonstrate that combined trace element data and mapping of quartz can be a powerful tool for understanding ore deposit genesis and prospecting ores.
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