An evolution in applied mineralogy related to processing began in the mid 1960's, and significantly modified the scope of the field. Many new instruments were developed and enabled applied mineralogists to accurately determine a wider array of mineral characteristics than was previously possible. The results had a major impact on processing, and many operations now use applied mineralogy as a standard tool. The expanded scope of applied mineralogy made one realize that a dedicated mineralogist is essential at most large mining operations; a person who performs applied mineralogy as an adjunct to other duties can no longer develop the breadth of knowledge and experience that is required to recognize and determine mineral properties that affect different processes. It is also recognized that, to be able to assess what to look for, the applied mineralogist should be a member of a team performing investigations. <...>

Рассматриваются минералого-геохимические критерии связи оловянновольфрамового, молибденового и редкометального оруденения с гранитоидными интрузиями и возможные индикаторы их рудоносности. Особое внимание уделено анализу состава магматических флюидов как главного фактора, определяющего элементный состав постмагматического оруденения. Анализируются особенности минерального состава гранитоидов и связанных с ними месторождений в зависимости от физико-химических и геологических условий их формирования.

Статьи сборника посвящены детальному описанию ряда редких элементов. В некоторых статьях содержится информация по химизму минералов, даются описание методик инфракрасной микроскопии и схемы фазо_ вого анализа.

Зелигманит и синнерит из Эльбрусского полиметаллического месторождения

Приведен теоретический материал, необходимый для изучения вещественного состава минерального сырья, технологических свойств и способов их определения, а также направленного изменения свойств минералов и руд.
Предназначено для студентов, обучающихся по направлению подготовки 22.04.02 «Металлургия», магистерская программа 22.04.02.06 «Оценка и глубокая переработка минерального сырья».

This book would not have been written were it not for the everlasting patience of my dear wife Ramona, who tolerated my long-lasting mental absence when working behind the microscope or the connected computer and for tirelessly assisting me with data compilation. Our son Andre also took part in the data gathering, for which I am quite thankful. Many polished sections had not been looked after for decades and D. Lange (FU Berlin) provided much needed help in upgrading severely oxidised samples.

Since it is very difficult to gather the vast amount of different ore minerals included in this atlas, I am very much indepted to a number of colleagues, who provided many uncommon samples. In particular, the use of Ramdohr's famous research collection, now held at the Mineralogy Department of Heidelberg University, as well as the samples from the BGR and the private collection of T. Witzke proved to be valuable sources for many specimens. All published photo contributions are thankfully referenced below and cited in the text with the respective abbreviation in square brackets