Abstract
The Jalal-Abad iron ore deposit, with a reserve of more than 200 Mt ore, is located in NW of Zarand region, southeastern Iran. The ore deposit occurs in the form of an elongated lens-shaped body incorporated in a folded structure of Rizu volcano-sedimentary unit. Mineralization occurred mainly in siltstones, acidic volcanic rocks and dolomitized limestones. The ore minerals include magnetite, hematite, pyrite, chalcopyrite, goethite, malachite and azurite. Chloritization and silicification are the two most widespread alteration types in the Jalal-Abad area. Cu and Ti are among the associated elements with iron in the ore samples. In comparison, the concentrations of Cu, Ti and REE are relatively low in the samples analyzed. The combined concentrations of Ce, La and Y show that geochemical background values for most areas have been measured. The Pearson correlation coefficient values and the results of cluster and principal component analyses indicate a strong correlation between REE, La, Ce, and Y with Sr in the same geochemical group suggesting a common source for these elements. A close association between Cu and Cl with metasomatic host rock and among Pb, Zn and Ba with carbonate host rocks is observed.
Highlights
The study area is located in Kerman province, 38 Km NE of Zarand town
The Zarand region contains several iron ore deposits sporadically being mined of which the Jalal-Abad iron mine has a reserve of about 200 million tons (Mt) of iron ore
The aim of this study is to investigate the geochemical distribution of REE and heavy elements in the western part of the Jalal-Abad iron ore deposit in the Zarand region
Summary
The study area is located in Kerman province, 38 Km NE of Zarand town. This area is a part of the central Iranian microplate situated between Kuh-Banan and Davaran faults in east and west, respectively [1]. The region makes the southeastern part of the Bafq mining district [2]. The Zarand region contains several iron ore deposits sporadically being mined of which the Jalal-Abad iron mine has a reserve of about 200 million tons (Mt) of iron ore. The Jalal-Abad iron ore deposit is, volumetrically, mostly composed of magnetite. The aim of this study is to investigate the geochemical distribution of REE and heavy elements in the western part of the Jalal-Abad iron ore deposit in the Zarand region
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