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It is a mineral which has crystallized from material supplied by hot fluid mixtures which circulate in and around rock.

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Mineral rich water heated by newly formed oceanic crust escape through cracks in the floor called?

Hydrothermal vents.


What type of soil is on hydrothermal vents?

Hydrothermal vents are typically located on the ocean floor where basaltic rock crust is present. The soil around hydrothermal vents is mainly composed of mineral-rich sediments and hydrothermal minerals like sulfides, which are deposited from the hot, mineral-laden fluids that flow from the vents.


What is mineral deposit?

A mineral deposit is a concentration of minerals in the Earth's crust that is economically viable to extract. These deposits can be formed by a variety of geological processes, such as hydrothermal activity, sedimentation, or magmatic activity. Mineral deposits are the primary sources of metals, ores, and gemstones that are extracted for use in various industries.


Is galena metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?

Galena is a mineral. not a rock, but is commonly found emplaced in sedimentary rock from hydrothermal deposition in faults and fissures.


What is hydrothermal vein made up of?

A hydrothermal vein is composed of minerals deposited from hot, mineral-rich fluids that flow through fractures in rocks. These minerals often include quartz, calcite, and sulfides such as pyrite. The composition of a hydrothermal vein can vary depending on the temperature, pressure, and chemical makeup of the fluid involved.


Is galena a silicate?

Galena is a mineral, not a rock, but is commonly found emplaced in sedimentary rock from hydrothermal deposition in faults and fissures.


What is usually found in hydrothermal rocks?

Hydrothermal rocks typically contain minerals such as quartz, calcite, sulfides (such as pyrite or chalcopyrite), and various metal ores deposited from hot, mineral-rich fluids circulating through fractures in the rocks. These rocks may also have distinctive textures, such as vein-like structures or altered minerals due to the intense heat and pressure of the hydrothermal process.


What name is given to the process where hot mixtures of water and dissolved substances react with existing minerals to form minerals?

The process where hot mixtures of water and dissolved substances react with existing minerals to form new minerals is called hydrothermal mineral alteration or hydrothermal alteration. This process commonly occurs in hydrothermal vents or deep in the Earth's crust.


What has the author JD Ridge written?

J.D Ridge has written: 'SElected bibliographies of hydrothermal and magmatic mineral deposits / by John Drew Ridge' -- subject(s): Mineral deposits - Bibliography


Minerals beginning with q?

One example of a mineral beginning with the letter "Q" is quartz, a common mineral found in many types of rocks. Another example is the mineral quenstedtite, a hydrated iron sulfate mineral that is often found in hydrothermal environments.


Is Kaolinization process occurs due to hydrothermal alteration of feldspar?

No, It is through the process of Hydration. While hydration is an exothermic process(i.e heat is given out) hydrothermal process is endothermic.


When the mineral rich water from a hydrothermal vent hits the surrounding seawater the minerals rushing out give the water the appearance of?

black smoke