Trace element catalyses mineral replacement reactions and facilitates ore formation
Trace amounts of Cerium can act as a catalyst by enhancing fluid-mediated magnetite alteration, which preconditions ore systems and could contribute to the large size and metal content of world-class ore deposits.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21684-5 |