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1 - Determinig the relationship between copper mineralization and structures in Ali abad- Darreh Zereshk area, using subsurface geotechnical and geochemical data
Mehdi Ramazani Hojjat Ollah Safari Gholam Hossein Shamanian Homayoun SafaeiIn order to find the relationship between porphyry copper depositions with faulting systems, the Aliabad porphyry and Darre Zereshk Porphyry- Skarn ores were selected as a case studies in Uramia- Dokhtar Magmatic Belt,. In this research, discovering this correlation pro MoreIn order to find the relationship between porphyry copper depositions with faulting systems, the Aliabad porphyry and Darre Zereshk Porphyry- Skarn ores were selected as a case studies in Uramia- Dokhtar Magmatic Belt,. In this research, discovering this correlation procedure was performed by using surface and subsurface data (i.e. drilling data as geotechnical and Cu-percentage data) from Aliabad and Darre Zereshk mine districts. The results show that RQD criteria extracted from fault zones have a good correlation with surface faults which are identified by field investigations and Remote Sensing techniques. Also, the copper enriched was observed along fault zones and therefore, the relationship between porphyry copper deposits and fault zones is approved. Manuscript profile -
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2 - The assessment of freezing-thawing index of aggregates in various environments of Northwest Direh catchment, Kermenshah Province
کاظم بهرامي Seyed Mahmoud Fatemi Aghda Ali Noorzad Mehdi TalkhablouConsidering the effects of geological environments of natural aggregates accumulation on the weight loss rate of aggregates resulted from freezing-thawing, the relationship between geological environments and the weight loss rate of aggregates has been investigated in t MoreConsidering the effects of geological environments of natural aggregates accumulation on the weight loss rate of aggregates resulted from freezing-thawing, the relationship between geological environments and the weight loss rate of aggregates has been investigated in this study. The lithology of upstream catchment was the same (thick Asmari limestone) for all aggregates samples. Samples were gathered from 2 taluses, 12 fans and 3 river beds. Samples were transferred to laboratory and then the weight loss rate (in accordance with tex-432- A standard) and the jointing intensity were measured. Based on the results, colluvial environments (taluses) have the highest weight loss rate (14% for size of 16-19 mm) and river environments have the lowest weight loss rate (less than 1% for size of 2.36-4.75 mm). The aggregates of alluvial fans have the intermediate amount compared to two previous environments. In alluvial fan aggregates, the weight loss rate decreases when the area and length of main stream of catchments increases. Also, aggregates size affects the weight loss rate so that increase in the size of aggregate causes the rise in weight loss. Relationship between aggregate size and weight loss rate is affected by geological environments. The difference of weight loss between fine and coarse aggregates is high in talus environments as well as alluvial fans with small catchments, while it is less in river beds and fans with large catchments. In fact, the size effect of aggregate on weight loss decreases or eliminated in river beds and fans. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Tectono-magmatic setting of diabase and basalt flows in north Makran ophiolite, southeast of Iran
Azizollah Bazzi Mohammad Mahdi Khatib Mohammadhosein ZarrinkoubThe north Makran ophiolite in southeast of Iran, as a part of Tethyan ophiolites, is located between Lut and Bajkan-Durkan continental blocks. Among the rocks of this ophiolite sequence, diabase and basalt flows are present more abundant in the outcrops in the eastern p MoreThe north Makran ophiolite in southeast of Iran, as a part of Tethyan ophiolites, is located between Lut and Bajkan-Durkan continental blocks. Among the rocks of this ophiolite sequence, diabase and basalt flows are present more abundant in the outcrops in the eastern part of the studied north Makran ophiolite. Structural, petrographic and geochemical evidences suggest distinct geodynamic setting for the formation of these rocks. Based on geochemical characteristics, diabase and basalts fall into two groups: In the first group, tholeiitic diabase and basalt flows represent MORB-like affinity, and the second group include calc-alkaline basaltic to dacitic lavas with arc environment and supra-subduction affinities. These two lava types represent two major magmatic events: 1) MORB-type magmatism resulted from Early Cretaceous rifting/opening between two continental blocks and resulted in the formation of tholeiitic diabase and basalt. LREE enrichment, low La/Yb and relatively high U/Th ratios suggest continental influence in their melt source, and 2) subduction-related magmatism, that formed calc-alkaline basaltic, andesitic and dacitic lavas in Late Cretaceous. LILE, LREE enrichment, Nb and Ta negative anomaly, low TiO2 concentrations and relatively high Ce/Pb ratio document subduction influence in their composition. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Geology and gold mineralization in the west of Kasnazan, south of Saqqez, Kurdistan province
Shojaeddin Niroomand Hossein Ali Tajeddin Saba Haghiri QazviniWest of Kasnazan gold prospect is located 14 km south of Saqqez. The rocks in the area predominantly consist of Precambrian and Cretaceous volcanosedimentary sequences of schist, phyllite and marble which are intruded by granitoid bodies. The main gold reservoir in the MoreWest of Kasnazan gold prospect is located 14 km south of Saqqez. The rocks in the area predominantly consist of Precambrian and Cretaceous volcanosedimentary sequences of schist, phyllite and marble which are intruded by granitoid bodies. The main gold reservoir in the deposit is hosted inside a quartz syenite body that is intruded along a northwest-southeast shear zone. The high-grade gold ores belong to highly deformed mylonitic and ultramylonitic quartz syenite rocks which are associated with quartz, sericite-muscovite, carbonite and sulfide alteration minerals. Ore mineral assemblages of the deposit are simple and consist of pyrite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, arsenopyrite, magnetite, gold and iron hydroxide minerals. Gold grains with less than 40 microns in size have been found as intergrowth with quartz and also in the form of inclusions in pyrites. Fluid inclusion studies indicate homogenization temperatures between 137.4 and 240.5°C and salinity between 1.16 to 12.06 wt% NaCl eq. This study indicates that main characteristics of the geology and mineralization of the area are similar to orogenic type gold deposits. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Temporal- spatial analysis of sedimentary environments of the Upper Cretaceous carbonate deposits in the Bajestan area (North of Lut Block)
Zahra Rezazadeh Mahmoud Jalali Mahbobeh Hosseni- Barzi Ahmad- Reza KhazaeeIn this study, microfacies, sedimentary environment and sedimentary model of the Upper Cretaceous carbonate deposits in the Bajestan region were studied and analyzed in four sections Chachool, Shahrak Sanati, Mazar and Bahabad. These deposits are exposed in different se MoreIn this study, microfacies, sedimentary environment and sedimentary model of the Upper Cretaceous carbonate deposits in the Bajestan region were studied and analyzed in four sections Chachool, Shahrak Sanati, Mazar and Bahabad. These deposits are exposed in different sections with different thicknesses. Based on sedimentary texture, petrographic and biotic evidences, 6 carbonate microfacies belonging to three facies belts of lagoon, shoal and shallow open marine located on the inner ramp were identified in these deposits. Comparison of microfacies and facies zones of different sections show a slight and gradual increase in the depth of Cenomanian and a significant increase in Santonian- Early Campanian relative to Cenomanian. Furthermore, the depth of these sediments in Chachool and Shahrak Sanati sections is almost similar and shallower than the others, while Mazar and Bahabad sections represent deeper environment. Accordingly, the approximate coastline trend seems to be east, northeast- west, southwest. However, the presence of different amounts of siliciclastic sand in some facies could be related to the tectonic activity along the basement faults in the area. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Mineralogy and mineral chemistry of Pb- Ag- (Zn-Cu-Ba) Ravanj mining district, North of Delijan
Majid Ghasemi siani Fateme IsaabadiThe Ravanj ore deposit in the North of Delijan formed in the sedimentary host rocks. This ore mineralization system is controlled by normal faults, and mineralization occurs as massive, laminate, open space fillings, breccia and hydrothermal vein/veinlets ore bodies con MoreThe Ravanj ore deposit in the North of Delijan formed in the sedimentary host rocks. This ore mineralization system is controlled by normal faults, and mineralization occurs as massive, laminate, open space fillings, breccia and hydrothermal vein/veinlets ore bodies consisting of galena, sphalerite, fahlore group minerals, pyrite, chalcopyrite, dolomite, calcite, ankerite, barite, and quartz. Sulfide ore mineralization occurred within two mineralization horizons consisting of the massive-breccia ore horizon hosted by massive upper limestone (Km2) and layered sulfide ore horizon in middle shale (Ks2) and lower thin bedded limestone (Km1) as syn-sedimentary to epigenetic mineralization. Dolomitization is the main alteration related to mineralization and occurs adjacent to normal fault and consists of diagenetic and two hydrothermal dolomites. Hydrothermal dolomites are rich in iron. The ankrite shows that the ore hydrothermal fluid was Fe-rich. Chemistry of galena II and sphalerite II show that these minerals have a tendency to tetrahedrite-tennantite side which are consistent with presence of fahlore mineral incluisions in the microscopic studies. High Cd content in sphalerite and the presence of acanthite show that fluid mineralization had low temperature. According to the evidence such as mineralogy, mineral chemistry, ore texture and structures, and structural studies and combining these results with geochemistry, fluid inclusion and isotope geochemistry, the Ravanj ore deposit can be considered as an Irish-type Zn- Pb deposit. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Hydrochemical evaluation and qualitative deterioration assessment of Gorganrud River
Mojtaba G.Mahmoodlu Nader Jandaghi Maryam SayadiIn this study, the hydrochemical evolution and qualitative deterioration of Gorganrud River water were investigated in a distance of approximately 100 km from the northern margin of the Alborz highlands to Gorgan Gulf. For this purpose, the analysis results of elven phy MoreIn this study, the hydrochemical evolution and qualitative deterioration of Gorganrud River water were investigated in a distance of approximately 100 km from the northern margin of the Alborz highlands to Gorgan Gulf. For this purpose, the analysis results of elven physicochemical parameters related to four hydrometric stations over a ten-year statistical period were used. Gibbs, Stiff, Piper, Durov diagrams as well as five saturation indices for carbonate, sulfate and chloride minerals were used to study the hydrochemical evolution of the river. Water quality changes in drinking (using Schoeller Diagram), agricultural (using Wilcox Diagram), and industrial (using corrosion indices) sectors along the Gorganrud River were also investigated. In this study, F test and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to analyze the variance of data and the number of factors affecting water hydrochemistry, respectively. The results showed that rock-water reaction, evaporation, and Gorgan Gulf saline water intrusion are the most important factors controlling the river water chemistry. Also, the water dominant type of Gorganrud River at the highlands margin is bicarbonate and as it enters the plain, it tends to reach full maturity, the type of sodium chloride. At all stations, river water is supersaturated with respect to calcite and dolomite but it is under saturated respect to anhydrite, gypsum and halite. However, evaporite minerals saturation increases in the flow direction. The quality of water for drinking and agriculture is suitable at the margins of highlands and as it enters the plain and the path to the Gorgan Gulf decreases sharply. According to the statistical analysis results, the most changes in physicochemical parameters are obtained between the Lazoure Station at the highlands margin and the Qazaghli Station in the middle part of the plain and after that no significant changes were observed between the quality parameters until Gorganroud outlet. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Geometrical parameter, Anticline, Sarkan, Zagros, Lurestan
Reza Alipoor امیرحسین صدر farid shahmoradi عارف شمسزادهThe Sarkan anticline is located in the Lurestan sedimentary-structural zone and in the Zagros fold and thrust belt. Geometry and kinematic of the fold of this zone are controlled by thrust faults and detachment levels. The exposed formations in this anticline are the up MoreThe Sarkan anticline is located in the Lurestan sedimentary-structural zone and in the Zagros fold and thrust belt. Geometry and kinematic of the fold of this zone are controlled by thrust faults and detachment levels. The exposed formations in this anticline are the upper Cretaceous and Cenozoic formations. In this research, geometry and deformational style analysis of the anticline and role of the detachment levels on folding style have been investigated using drawing four structural cross-sections, interpretation of the seismic profiles and calculation of geometric parameters. The structure of this anticline is affected by two detachment horizon, which is the flysch Amiran, and shaly Garu formations as the upper and middle detachment levels, respectively. The high thickness of the upper detachment level caused displacement of the surface anticline axis to the SW with respect to the deep anticline axis. The study of geometrical parameters and structural cross-sections of the Sarkan anticline exhibit that this structure is an asymmetric and noncylindrical anticline, and from tightness and aspect ratio view is ranked in the open to gentle and wide category, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Facies and depositional model in siliciclastic Chelken Formation, South Ghaemshahr City
هوشنگ مهرابی عبدالحسین امینی وحید توکلی مرتضی فرخی Seyed Mohad ZamanzadehSiliciclastic Chelken Formation (Lower and Middle Pliocene) with a siliciclastics nature in Javarom Section (south of the Ghaemshahr city) was studied. This formation comprises three sets of conglomerate, sandstone and mudstone, which are usually arranged in fining upwa MoreSiliciclastic Chelken Formation (Lower and Middle Pliocene) with a siliciclastics nature in Javarom Section (south of the Ghaemshahr city) was studied. This formation comprises three sets of conglomerate, sandstone and mudstone, which are usually arranged in fining upwards sequences. According to the nature of fining upward sedimentary sequences, sedimentological characteristics and structural features, it is proposed that Chelken Formation deposited in a fluvial environment. Conglomeratic facies are mainly grain-supported in nature, sandstone facies are represented by quartz arenite and lithic arenite in nature and Mudstone facies are carbonate in nature. The paleo-currents analyses represent a north and northeastward direction Manuscript profile