Mineralogical and Geochemical Characteristics of Scheelite from the Vostok 2 Au–Bi–Cu–W Skarn Deposit, Primorsky Krai
摘要
Scheelite (CaWO4) is a major ore mineral of the Vostok-2 skarn deposit, which is located in Primorsky krai and confined to the Central Sikhote-Alin fault. Two dominant ore types are recognized on the basis of mineral composition and geochemical characteristics: skarn and vein quartz. The work presents the results of a comprehensive study (mineragraphy, cathodoluminescence, X-ray microanalysis, and laser ablation inductively couple plasma mass spectrometry) of scheelite. Its internal structure, cathodoluminescence, UF radiation, trace element content, Eu/Eu* ratio, and a rare-earth element (REE) pattern are the key indicators of mineral formation. These features allowed us to reveal various REE incorporations in structure of scheelite from skarn ores and quartz veins: 3Ca2+ ↔ 2REE3+ +