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Ore Deposits
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Hydrothermal Ore Deposits
Hydrothermalism involves the movement of hot, chemically active fluids through the Earth's crust. These fluids leach metals from surrounding rocks and precipitate them when physical or chemical conditions change (e.g., cooling, pressure drop, fluid mixing).
| Deposit Type | Characteristic Fluid Temperature ($\text{C}$) | Typical Host Rock Association | Primary Metal Assemblage |