Fluid evolution in the Baia Mare epithermal gold/polymetallic district, Inner Carpathians, Romania (original) (raw)

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The study investigates the fluid evolution in the Baia Mare epithermal gold/polymetallic district in Romania, focusing on the origin and changes in the chemistry of ore-forming fluids associated with various mineralizing events. Utilizing a combination of techniques such as fluid inclusions analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and stable isotope measurements, insights are provided into the geochemical features of the region's deposits and their relationships with magmatic activity and tectonic processes. The results aim to enhance the understanding of the district's mineralization processes and contribute to the broader knowledge of epithermal systems.

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