TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SINGLE SILVER (-GOLD) DEPOSITS IN CHINA

Based on the metallogenesis and ore-forming conditions, the geological characteristics, genesis types and spatial distribution of the single silver (-gold) deposits in China are summarized. The single silver (-gold) deposits in China can be genetically classified into four types, which are (1) metamorphic (migmatized) hydrothermal deposits; (2) volcanic (subvolcanic) hydrothermal deposits; (3) magmatic hydrothermal deposits; and (4) geothermal water leaching deposits.