Cryptoexplosive Breccias in Nanjing-Wuhu Volcanic Area:Geological Characteristics and Control on Mineralization

摘要

Geological and geochemical characters are discussed for the breccias in the Nanjing -Wuhu area,with special reference to their cryptoexplosive origin.The close association of mineralization,particularly of iron,with the breccias has been evaluated in terms of geothermal and geochemical evidence.A suc-cessful example in using the breccias as a prospecting indicator is illustrated in this paper.