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E.V. PLYUSHCHEV, S.V. KASHIN, N.S. SOLOVIEV (VSEGEI)

Deposits, ore knots, and metallogenic zones as components of hierarchical metallogenic system

The article is predominantly devoted to the geochemical basis of united hierarchical metallogenic system, which includes mineral deposits, ore clusters, and metallogenic zones. Mineral deposits are considered based on the concept of ore formations. The classification of ore formations started from genetic types of mineral wealth. Ore clusters are considered as structure­substance models of ore­forming systems. Classification of ore forming systems on the basis of their position among various parts of continental crust is depicted in the article. Metallogenic zones are considered as great geochemicallу dedicated parts of the crust. Ore­forming systems have acted inside of these dedicated blocks and have transformed geochemical potential into mineral deposits.
Keywords: metallogeny, mineral deposits, ore clusters, metallogenic zones, ore formations, ore­forming systems, hierarchy of metallogenic objects.