Polyhalite generally formed in the early diagenetic stage.It is formed by the brine which rich in K+and Mg2+and adverse reaction with the gypsum,anhydrite,glauberite(Pierre,1985;Peryt et al.,2005;Leitner et al.,
Polyhalite(K2SO4·Mg SO4·2Ca SO4·2H2O)is one of the insoluble potassium mineral which is widely distributed in sulfate-type potassium-bearing deposit,and the theoretical concentration of K2SO4 is 28%.It ...Polyhalite(K2SO4·Mg SO4·2Ca SO4·2H2O)is one of the insoluble potassium mineral which is widely distributed in sulfate-type potassium-bearing deposit,and the theoretical concentration of K2SO4 is 28%.It can be directly used as a展开更多
A new type of polyhalite potassium ore(NTPPO) was found in the Lower Triassic Jialingjiang Formation, NE Sichuan Basin, SW China. It is water soluble, therefore can be exploited using the water-solution method, and is...A new type of polyhalite potassium ore(NTPPO) was found in the Lower Triassic Jialingjiang Formation, NE Sichuan Basin, SW China. It is water soluble, therefore can be exploited using the water-solution method, and is of great potential of economic value and research significance. Based on cores, thin sections, energy spectrum and SEM analyses, its microfeatures, macrofeatures and origin are discussed, and a genetic model is established to provide a scientific basis for future evaluation, prediction and exploration of potassium ore in the Sichuan Basin. It is proposed that the NTPPO was caused by storm activities:(1) the storm broke the original sedimentary polyhalite–gypsum beds, whose fragments were transported into the salt basin with high content of K+ and Mg2+;(2) in the basin, the polyhalite continued to be formed from gypsum by metasomatism with K-and Mg-rich brine;(3) during diagenesis, under high temperature and high pressure, K–Mg-rich brine from halite continued to replace anhydrite(or gypsum) to form polyhalite.展开更多
Wells CXD1 and CX2 have uncovered high-concentration potassium-and lithium-containing brines and substantial layers of halite-type polyhalite potash deposits within the 4th and 5th members of the Triassic Jialingjiang...Wells CXD1 and CX2 have uncovered high-concentration potassium-and lithium-containing brines and substantial layers of halite-type polyhalite potash deposits within the 4th and 5th members of the Triassic Jialingjiang Formation and the 1st Member of Leikoupo Formation(Jia 4 Member,Jia 5 Member,and Lei 1 Member)in the Puguang area,Sichuan Basin.These discoveries mark significant breakthroughs in the exploration of deep marine potassium and lithium resources within the Sichuan Basin.Utilizing the concept of“gas-potassium-lithium integrated exploration”and incorporating drilling,logging,seismic,and geochemical data,we have investigated the geological and enrichment conditions,as well as the metallogenic model of potassium-rich and lithium-rich brines and halite-type polyhalite.First,the sedimentary systems of gypsum-dolomite flats,salt lakes and evaporated flats were developed in Jia 4 Member,Jia 5 Member,and the 1st member of Leikoupo Formation(Lei 1 Member)in northeastern Sichuan Basin,forming three large-scale salt-gathering and potassium formation centers in Puguang,Tongnanba and Yuanba,and developing reservoirs with potassium-rich and lithium-rich brines,which are favorable for the deposition of potassium and lithium resources in both solid or liquid phases.Second,the soluble halite-type polyhalite has a large thickness and wide distribution,and the reservoir brine has a high content of K+and Li+.A solid-liquid superimposed“three-story structure”(with the lower thin-layer of brine reservoir in lower part of Jia 4 Member and Jia 5 Member,middle layer of halite-type polyhalite potash depositS,upper layer of potassium-rich and lithium-rich brine reservoir in Lei 1 Member)is formed.Third,the ternary enrichment and mineralization patterns for potassium and lithium resources were determined.Vertical superposition of polyhalite and green bean rocks is the mineral material basis of potassium-lithium resources featuring“dual-source replenishment and proximal-source release”,with primary seawater and gypsum dehydration as the main sources of deep brines,while multi-stage tectonic modification is the key to the enrichment of halite-type polyhalite and potassiumlithium brines.Fourth,the ore-forming process has gone through four stages:salt-gathering and potassium-lithium accumulation period,initial water-rock reaction period,transformation and aggregation period,and enrichment and finalization period.During this process,the halite-type polyhalite layer in Jia 4 Member and Jia 5 Member is the main target for potassium solution mining,while the brine layer in Lei 1 Member is the focus of comprehensive potassium-lithium exploration and development.展开更多
The Qaidam Basin is a typically continental potash-bearing basin, which is comparatively rare in other countries. The potash deposits are widespread in the Quaternary salt lakes of the mid-western basin. At the same t...The Qaidam Basin is a typically continental potash-bearing basin, which is comparatively rare in other countries. The potash deposits are widespread in the Quaternary salt lakes of the mid-western basin. At the same time, there exist many favourable conditions for the formation of potash deposits: (ⅰ)the sufficient source of potassium, (ⅱ) the optimum migration and accumulation processes of potassium, and (ⅲ) proper physico-chemical environments for separating potash salts. Owing to the differences in the supplying conditions for the external water to lake-basin and in the chemical compositions of those salt lake brines, potash deposits of various models and various types were formed.展开更多
基金supported by Major state basic research development program (No.2011CB 403007)
文摘Polyhalite generally formed in the early diagenetic stage.It is formed by the brine which rich in K+and Mg2+and adverse reaction with the gypsum,anhydrite,glauberite(Pierre,1985;Peryt et al.,2005;Leitner et al.,
基金supports from the Project of the China Geological Survey (Grant 1212011085518)
文摘Polyhalite(K2SO4·Mg SO4·2Ca SO4·2H2O)is one of the insoluble potassium mineral which is widely distributed in sulfate-type potassium-bearing deposit,and the theoretical concentration of K2SO4 is 28%.It can be directly used as a
基金This study was performed under the China Geological Survey(Grant no.DD20190172)the Sino Probe(Grant no.2017YFC0602806)。
文摘A new type of polyhalite potassium ore(NTPPO) was found in the Lower Triassic Jialingjiang Formation, NE Sichuan Basin, SW China. It is water soluble, therefore can be exploited using the water-solution method, and is of great potential of economic value and research significance. Based on cores, thin sections, energy spectrum and SEM analyses, its microfeatures, macrofeatures and origin are discussed, and a genetic model is established to provide a scientific basis for future evaluation, prediction and exploration of potassium ore in the Sichuan Basin. It is proposed that the NTPPO was caused by storm activities:(1) the storm broke the original sedimentary polyhalite–gypsum beds, whose fragments were transported into the salt basin with high content of K+ and Mg2+;(2) in the basin, the polyhalite continued to be formed from gypsum by metasomatism with K-and Mg-rich brine;(3) during diagenesis, under high temperature and high pressure, K–Mg-rich brine from halite continued to replace anhydrite(or gypsum) to form polyhalite.
基金Supported by the National Research and Development Program(2017YFC0602804)Geological Bureau Program of Sichuan Province(SCDZ-KJXM202403).
文摘Wells CXD1 and CX2 have uncovered high-concentration potassium-and lithium-containing brines and substantial layers of halite-type polyhalite potash deposits within the 4th and 5th members of the Triassic Jialingjiang Formation and the 1st Member of Leikoupo Formation(Jia 4 Member,Jia 5 Member,and Lei 1 Member)in the Puguang area,Sichuan Basin.These discoveries mark significant breakthroughs in the exploration of deep marine potassium and lithium resources within the Sichuan Basin.Utilizing the concept of“gas-potassium-lithium integrated exploration”and incorporating drilling,logging,seismic,and geochemical data,we have investigated the geological and enrichment conditions,as well as the metallogenic model of potassium-rich and lithium-rich brines and halite-type polyhalite.First,the sedimentary systems of gypsum-dolomite flats,salt lakes and evaporated flats were developed in Jia 4 Member,Jia 5 Member,and the 1st member of Leikoupo Formation(Lei 1 Member)in northeastern Sichuan Basin,forming three large-scale salt-gathering and potassium formation centers in Puguang,Tongnanba and Yuanba,and developing reservoirs with potassium-rich and lithium-rich brines,which are favorable for the deposition of potassium and lithium resources in both solid or liquid phases.Second,the soluble halite-type polyhalite has a large thickness and wide distribution,and the reservoir brine has a high content of K+and Li+.A solid-liquid superimposed“three-story structure”(with the lower thin-layer of brine reservoir in lower part of Jia 4 Member and Jia 5 Member,middle layer of halite-type polyhalite potash depositS,upper layer of potassium-rich and lithium-rich brine reservoir in Lei 1 Member)is formed.Third,the ternary enrichment and mineralization patterns for potassium and lithium resources were determined.Vertical superposition of polyhalite and green bean rocks is the mineral material basis of potassium-lithium resources featuring“dual-source replenishment and proximal-source release”,with primary seawater and gypsum dehydration as the main sources of deep brines,while multi-stage tectonic modification is the key to the enrichment of halite-type polyhalite and potassiumlithium brines.Fourth,the ore-forming process has gone through four stages:salt-gathering and potassium-lithium accumulation period,initial water-rock reaction period,transformation and aggregation period,and enrichment and finalization period.During this process,the halite-type polyhalite layer in Jia 4 Member and Jia 5 Member is the main target for potassium solution mining,while the brine layer in Lei 1 Member is the focus of comprehensive potassium-lithium exploration and development.
文摘The Qaidam Basin is a typically continental potash-bearing basin, which is comparatively rare in other countries. The potash deposits are widespread in the Quaternary salt lakes of the mid-western basin. At the same time, there exist many favourable conditions for the formation of potash deposits: (ⅰ)the sufficient source of potassium, (ⅱ) the optimum migration and accumulation processes of potassium, and (ⅲ) proper physico-chemical environments for separating potash salts. Owing to the differences in the supplying conditions for the external water to lake-basin and in the chemical compositions of those salt lake brines, potash deposits of various models and various types were formed.
