The modes of occurrence, characteristics and distribution of silica aggregates formed at low temperature and low pressure
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    Silica aggregates formed at low temperature and low pressure (LTLP) are distributed widely in the world and have aroused more and more attention for their various applications in many fields. Silica phases that occur at LTLP include α-quartz, α-cristobalite, moganite and opal, often as various kinds of silica aggregates:opalline opal-A, cryptocrystalline opal-CT/C and chalcedony, cryptocrystalline-phanerocrystalline granulous quartz aggregates. These silica aggregates could exist in host rocks with different geneses; however, there still exist some discrepancies and regularities in their occurrence and distribution as well as types and ages of their host rocks, which can provide some guidance and reference not only for the development and utilization of these resources but also for the discussion of their genesis. In this paper, discrepancy and regularity were summarized based on the available references. Besides determinative influence of geological environment on the existing form and occurrence of silica aggregates, the environment plays an important role. Thus, we should combine paragenetic minerals which can reflect some information of geological activities to evaluate the existing form and occurrence of silica aggregates in specific regions.

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周丹怡,施光海,王美丽,2016,低温低压二氧化硅集合体的存在形式、产出特征与资源分布[J].岩石矿物学杂志,35(S1):147~158. ZHOU Dan-yi, SHI Guang-hai, WANG Mei-li,2016,The modes of occurrence, characteristics and distribution of silica aggregates formed at low temperature and low pressure[J]. Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica,35(S1):147~158.

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  • Received:November 03,2016
  • Revised:November 22,2016
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  • Online: July 27,2017
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