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This paper deals with the relations between the Machangqing rockbody which corresponds to the A-type granites and porphyry copper mineralization in terms of petrochemistry, trace element geochemistry, fluid inclusion geochemistry and isotope geochemistry. The results show that the Machangqing porphyry copper deposit was formed from the fluid predominated by mag-matic fluid. This kind of ore-forming fluid was just differentiated from the magma responsible for the A-type granites. Therefore, as viewed from whether they contain water or not, the A-type granites can, at least, be divided into two types: water-bearing and water-free. The water-bearing A-type granites can serve as the host of porphyry copper deposits under certain geological conditions.
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Bi, X., Hu, R., Ye, Z. et al. Relations between A-type granites and copper mineralization as exemplified by the Machangqing Cu deposit. Sci. China Ser. D-Earth Sci. 43, 93–102 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02877834
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