Fluid inclusion evidence of the differential migration of H2 and O2 in the McArthur River unconformity-type uranium deposit (Saskatchewan, Canada). Possible role on post-ore modifications of the host rocks

Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Volumn 78-79, Issue , 2003, Pages 525-530

  Derome, Donatienne ^a   Cathelineau, Michel ^a   Lhomme, Thérèse ^a   Cuney, Michel ^a  

^a CRPG CNRS   (France)

Author keywords

Fluid inclusions; Radiolysis; Redox conditions; Uranium

Indexed keywords

DEPOSITS; HYDROGEN; MINERAL RESOURCES; RADIOLYSIS; REDOX REACTIONS; URANIUM COMPOUNDS;

BASEMENT; FLUID INCLUSION; MINERALIZATION; WATER RADIOLYSIS;

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE;

FLUID FLOW; FLUID INCLUSION; HOST ROCK; HYDROGEN PEROXIDE; MINERALIZATION; ORE BODY; ORE DEPOSIT; ORE-FORMING FLUID; QUARTZ VEIN; RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION; REDOX CONDITIONS; UNCONFORMITY; URANIUM;

AUSTRALASIA; AUSTRALIA; CANADA; MCARTHUR RIVER; NORTH AMERICA; NORTHERN TERRITORY; SASKATCHEWAN;

EID: 18444394464     PISSN: 03756742     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0375-6742(03)00114-6     Document Type: Conference Paper

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