Chemical Signatures of Ge in Magnetite of Wugang BIF, China

Magnetite is a representative ore mineral found in various deposits. The trace element composition of deposits controlled by several physiochemical factors such as temperature, pressure, and oxygen or sulfur fugacity. chemical behavior Germanium (Ge) distinct different environments. Consequently, the patterns Ge magnetite can be used to infer provenance conditions. This study focuses on from Wugang banded iron formation (BIF) understand compositional characteristics BIF sources reconstruct origin BIF. has porous texture, indicating high dissolution-reprecipitation processes easy fluid infiltration, owing its increased effective permeability. was incorporated into hydroxide hydrothermal seawater during precipitation. period consistent with significant oxidation events that led ferrous ions Precambrian Ocean. Certain promote chemisorption coprecipitation hydroxides oxides.