Campiglia Marittima Skarn (Tuscany): A Challenging Example for the Evolution of Skarn-Forming Models
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Geological Setting and Past Mining Activities
3. The Pioneering Studies on Campiglia Skarn Deposit
4. Campiglia as Reference Locality for Skarn Deposit
5. Campiglia: A New Skarn Model for the XXI Century
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Vezzoni, S.; Rocchi, S.; Dini, A. Campiglia Marittima Skarn (Tuscany): A Challenging Example for the Evolution of Skarn-Forming Models. Minerals 2023, 13, 482. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13040482
Vezzoni S, Rocchi S, Dini A. Campiglia Marittima Skarn (Tuscany): A Challenging Example for the Evolution of Skarn-Forming Models. Minerals. 2023; 13(4):482. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13040482
Chicago/Turabian StyleVezzoni, Simone, Sergio Rocchi, and Andrea Dini. 2023. "Campiglia Marittima Skarn (Tuscany): A Challenging Example for the Evolution of Skarn-Forming Models" Minerals 13, no. 4: 482. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13040482