Discussion on Several Problems of Metallogenic Geological Condition and Genesis of Shoushan Stone

Abstract

Shoushan stone is one of the four traditional stamp stones in China. The study for Shoushan stone has a long history, but mostly focuses on the classification and mineralogical and gemmological research for major varieties. And the study for metallogenic geological condition and genesis of Shoushan stone is relatively weak. The main problems of geological conditions and genesis of Shoushan stone are discussed in this paper. It considers that the acidic pyroclastic rocks of the second member of Xiaoxi formation in Shoushan Early Cretaceous volcanic eruption basin are the material basis of ore-forming. And it is proposed that the ore-forming and ore-controlling model is the NE-trending structure controling basin (Shoushan basin), NW-trending fault controling rock (volcanic rocks and volcanism), volcanic mechanism controling ore (deposit) and volcanic fault controling body. Secondary quartzite type altered mineral facies and mineral assemblage zoning in Shoushan orefield are discussed and established, which can be divided into five altered mineral facies and six mineral assemblage zoning. The discussions will promote the exploration, potential evaluation and prospecting prediction of Shoushan stone deposit, and even the interpretation of difficult problems in mineralogy.