Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) Occurrence Model

Scientific Investigations Report 2010–5070–C. - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), 2012. 363 p.
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Contents
Introduction
Deposit Type and Associated Commodities
Historical Evolution of Descriptive and Genetic Knowledge and Concepts
Regional Environment
Physical Volcanology of Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits
Physical Description of Deposit
Geophysical Characteristics of Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits
Hypogene Ore Characteristics
Hypogene Gangue Characteristics
Exhalites
Hydrothermal Alteration
Supergene Ore and Gangue Characteristics
Weathering Processes
Geochemical Characteristics
Petrology of Associated Igneous Rocks
Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks Associated with Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits
Petrology of Metamorphic Rocks Associated with Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits
Theory of Deposit Formation
Exploration-Resource Assessment Guides
Geoenvironmental Features
Knowledge Gaps and Future Research Directions