Decoding Magmatic-Hydrothermal Parageneses: Insights into Mineralogy and Formation Conditions
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Geochemistry and Geochronology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 104
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2. Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI) of Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), 50200 Ptolemaida, Greece
Interests: magmatic–hydrothermal mineralization processes and their applications in mineral exploration
Interests: ore deposit modelling; orogenic gold; structural geology; metamorphic petrology; Archean period
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Most ore deposits are created via magmatic–hydrothermal systems, where alteration patterns, metal transport, and mineral paragenesis are governed by the interplay between hydrothermal and magmatic processes. Deciphering these systems requires profound knowledge of both igneous petrology and hydrothermal mineralogy, as fluid chemistry and ore deposition are impacted by the composition and evolution of the magmatic source. Recent developments, such as in situ trace element analysis of ore and gangue minerals (e.g., LA-ICP-MS), isotope geochemistry (e.g., Cu, Fe, and Zn isotopes), advanced SEM-based automated mineralogy (e.g., QEMSCAN/MLA), and thermodynamic modeling of fluid–rock interactions, have significantly improved our ability to reconstruct the temporal and spatial evolution of hydrothermal systems. Usually, multidisciplinary research is required to address unanswered concerns such as the following: (1) How is ore fertility influenced by volatile contents and magmatic oxidation states?; (2) What mineralogical proxies best trace fluid evolution?; and (3) How may deposition conditions in dynamic systems be limited by modeling techniques?
Focusing on the dynamic interactions between igneous petrology, hydrothermal alteration, and ore creation, this Special Issue seeks contributions that clarify the mechanisms driving magmatic–hydrothermal mineralization. Studies of particular interest may include the following: (1) the mechanisms of mineral growth, replacement, and recrystallization in ore-forming environments; (2) the role of fluids in metal transportation and deposition, including insights from fluid inclusions and mineral chemistry; (3) the evolution of magmatic sources and their control on hydrothermal conditions; and (4) the temporal and thermodynamic constraints on alteration and mineralization processes.
We especially welcome articles that shed light on overlooked ore systems or introduce novel conceptual and analytical approaches to well-studied deposits. Studies that integrate field data with petrography, geochemistry, or thermodynamic modeling are encouraged, especially those addressing the processes that drive ore formation and evolution through time and space.
Dr. Christos L. Stergiou
Dr. Grigorios Aarne Sakellaris
Dr. Nikolaos Koukouzas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magmatic–hydrothermal systems
- paragenesis
- fluid inclusions
- stable and radiogenic isotopes
- thermodynamic modeling
- trace element geochemistry
- mineral textures and zoning
- critical metals and rare earth elements
- high-temperature geochemistry
- metasomatism
- volcanic–plutonic connections
- trace mineralogy
- LA-ICP-MS
- QEMSCAN/MLA
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