Mineralogy of sulfides

Abstract

Metal sulphides are the most important group of ore minerals. As shown in this brief introduction, much is known about their compositions, crystal structures, phase relations and paragenesis. Much less is known about their surface chemistry and, in particular, about their biogeochemistry, and about the formation and behaviour of ‘nanoparticle’ sulphides, whether formed abiotically or biogenically. These are large and complex topics which can only be touched upon in this article which also serves to direct readers to more comprehensive accounts.

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Authors/Creators:

Vaughan, D.J.
Corkhill, C.L. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7488-3219

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Keywords:

metal sulphides; crystal structures; paragenesis; surface chemistry; biogeochemistry

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