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Magmatic-Hydrothermal Systems and Ore Formation

Magma Generation and Differentiation → Case Studies and Deposit Models

This advanced graduate-level path explores the formation of magmatic-hydrothermal ore deposits, from magma differentiation and fluid exsolution to the spectrum of deposit types including porphyry, greisen, skarn, and epithermal systems. Learners will integrate igneous petrology, fluid chemistry, and fluid inclusion studies to understand mineralization processes. The path emphasizes the genetic links between magmatic evolution, hydrothermal fluid generation, and ore deposition.