Petrological, geochemical, and mineralogical compositions of the low-Ge coals from the Shengli Coalfield, China: A comparative study with Ge-rich coals and a formation model for coal-hosted Ge ore deposit

Dai, Shifeng; Liu, Jingjing; Ward, Colin R.; Hower, James C.; Xie, Panpan; Jiang, Yaofa; Hood, Madison M.; O’Keefe, Jennifer M.K.; Song, Hongjian

doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2015.06.013

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“…The major elements TiO2/Al2O3 ratio can indicate the acidic/basic/intermediate property of deposits, including normal sedimentary rocks, coal seam, and tonsteins [5,6,14,[51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60]. The TiO2/Al2O3 ratios are >0.08 for mafic, 0.08-0.02 for intermediate, and <0.02 for silicic rocks [1][2][3].…”

Section: C19 Coal Seam and Basaltmentioning

confidence: 99%

Origin of Minerals and Elements in the Late Permian Coal Seams of the Shiping Mine, Sichuan, Southwestern China

Luo

Zheng

2016

Minerals

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Volcanic layers in coal seams in southwestern China coalfields have received much attention given their significance in coal geology studies and their potential economic value. In this study, the mineralogical and geochemical compositions of C19 and C25 coal seams were examined, and the following findings were obtained. (1) Clay minerals in sample C19-r are argillized, and sedimentary layering is not observed. The acicular idiomorphic crystals of apatite and the phenocrysts of Ti-augite coexisting with magnetite in roof sample C19-r are common minerals in basaltic rock. The rare earth elements (REE) distribution pattern of C19-r, which is characterized by positive Eu anomalies and M-REE enrichment, is the same as that of high-Ti basalt. The concentrations of Ti, V, Co, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Nb, Ta, Zr, and Hf in C19-r are closer to those of high-Ti basalt. In conclusion, roof sample C19-r consists of tuffaceous clay, probably with a high-Ti mafic magma source. (2) The geochemical characteristics of the C25 coals are same as those reported for coal affected by alkali volcanic ash, enrichment in Nb, Ta, Zr, Hf, and REE, causing the C25 minable coal seams to have higher potential value. Such a vertical study of coals and host rocks could provide more information for coal-forming depositional environment analysis, for identification of volcanic eruption time and magma intrusion, and for facilitating stratigraphic subdivision and correlation.

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Section: C19 Coal Seam and Basaltmentioning

confidence: 99%

Origin of Minerals and Elements in the Late Permian Coal Seams of the Shiping Mine, Sichuan, Southwestern China

Luo

Zheng

2016

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“…Syngenetic hydrothermal solutions may be rich in Hg and F, and this could lead to enrichment of Hg in upper and lower portions of the coal seam and high F concentrations throughout the whole seam section. Hydrothermal fluids leading to enrichment of Hg and F has also been reported in some coals from other coalfields [61][62][63][64]. Fluorine-bearing fluorapatite was found to occur as fracture-fillings in sample SS-7C.…”

Section: Hydrothermal Fluid Influencesmentioning

confidence: 77%

Geological Controls on Mineralogy and Geochemistry of an Early Permian Coal from the Songshao Mine, Yunnan Province, Southwestern China

Wang

2016

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This paper discusses the content, distribution, modes of occurrence, and enrichment mechanism of mineral matter and trace elements of an Early Permian coal from Songshao (Yunnan Province, China) by means of coal-petrological, mineralogical, and geochemical techniques. The results show that the Songshao coal is characterized by high total and organic sulfur contents (3.61% and 3.87%, respectively). Lithium (170.39 µg/g) and Zr (184.55 µg/g) are significantly enriched in the Songshao coal, and, to a lesser extent, elements such as Hg, La, Ce, Nd, Th, Sr, Nb, Sn, Hf, V, and Cr are also enriched. In addition to Hg and Se that are enriched in the roof and floor strata of the coal seam, Li, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Y, Cd, and Sb are slightly enriched in these host rocks. Compared to the upper continental crust, rare earth elements and yttrium in the host rocks and coal samples are characterized by a light-REE enrichment type and have negative Eu, positive Ce and Gd anomalies. Major minerals in the samples of coal, roof, and floor are boehmite, clay minerals (kaolinite, illite, and mixed layer illite-smectite), pyrite, and anatase. Geochemical and mineralogical anomalies of the Songshao coal are attributed to hydrothermal fluids, seawater, and sediment-source rocks.

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“…In addition, it had weak positive correlations with SiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , CaO, and kaolinite, suggesting that fluorine occurred in a variety of minerals. Meanwhile, in Shengli coal of Inner Mongolia, elemental F was found in illite and the illite smectite mixed layer (IS), which was verified by the strong positive correlations between F and ash yield, SiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , and K 2 O (r > 0.95) [62]. The F in Daqingshan coal is slightly enriched (2 < CC < 5), has similar concentrations as Ga, V, Cu, Se, and Mo, and has positive correlations with ash, SiO 2 , and Al 2 O 3 (r = 0.93) [42], the primary minerals in coal are quartz and kaolinite [33,34,46], elemental F found in kaolinite and elemental F in Wulantuga coal was also adsorbed on clay minerals and was verified by statistical analysis (with positive correlations between F and ash, Al 2 O 3 , SiO 2 , and K 2 O) [44].…”

Section: Modes Of Fluorine Occurrence In Coalmentioning

confidence: 88%

Fluorine in Chinese Coal: A Review of Distribution, Abundance, Modes of Occurrence, Genetic Factors and Environmental Effects

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Fluorine, a hazard that is associated with coal, has resulted in serious environmental issues during the production and utilization of coal. In this paper, we provide a detailed review of fluorine in Chinese coal, including the distribution, concentration, modes of occurrence, genetic factors, and environmental effects. The average concentration of fluorine in Chinese coal is 130.0 mg/kg, which is slightly higher than coal worldwide (88.0 mg/kg). The enrichment of fluorine in Chinese coal varies across different coal deposit regions, and it is especially high in Inner Mongolia (Junger coalfield, Daqingshan coalfield) and southwest China (coal mining regions in Yunnan, Guizhou province). The fluorine distribution is uneven, with a relatively high content in southwest coal (including Yunnan, Guizhou, Chongqing, and Sichuan provinces), very high content in the coal of North China (Inner Mongolia) and South China (Guangxi), and is occasionally found in the northwest (Qinghai). Fluorine occurs in various forms in coal, such as independent minerals (fluorine exists as fluorapatite or fluorite in coal from Muli of Qinghai, Taoshuping of Yunnan, Guiding of Guizhou, and Daqingshan of Inner Mongolia), adsorption on minerals (fluorine in coal from Nantong, Songzao of Chongqing, Guxu of Sichuan, and Shengli, Daqingshan, and Junger from Inner Mongolia), substitution in minerals (Wuda coal, Inner Mongolia), and a water-soluble form (Haerwusu coal, Inner Mongolia). The enrichment of fluorine is mainly attributed to the weathering of source rock and hydrothermal fluids; in addition to that, volcanic ash, marine water influence, and groundwater affect the fluorine enrichment in some cases. Some environmental and human health problems are related to fluorine in coal, such as damage to the surrounding environment and husbandry (poisoning of livestock) during the coal combustion process, and many people have suffered from fluorosis due to the burning of coal (endemic fluorosis in southwest China).

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Petrological, geochemical, and mineralogical compositions of the low-Ge coals from the Shengli Coalfield, China: A comparative study with Ge-rich coals and a formation model for coal-hosted Ge ore deposit

Cited by 137 publications

References 67 publications

Origin of Minerals and Elements in the Late Permian Coal Seams of the Shiping Mine, Sichuan, Southwestern China

Origin of Minerals and Elements in the Late Permian Coal Seams of the Shiping Mine, Sichuan, Southwestern China

Geological Controls on Mineralogy and Geochemistry of an Early Permian Coal from the Songshao Mine, Yunnan Province, Southwestern China

Fluorine in Chinese Coal: A Review of Distribution, Abundance, Modes of Occurrence, Genetic Factors and Environmental Effects

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