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GEOL 713

Hydrothermal Geochemistry

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Metal solubility, transport and deposition from aqueous solutions at elevated temperature and pressure. Phase equilibria in sulfide systems. Weekend field trip.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe the theoretical basis for solubility, transport, and deposition of metals from aqueous solutions at elevated temperature and pressure conditions.
  • comprehend the concept of hydrothermal alteration and the associated fluid processes.
  • perform basic geochemical calculation and interpretation of phase diagrams for ore and gangue minerals.
  • read and critically evaluate scientific literature related to hydrothermal geochemistry.