Sulfur proves important in the formation of gold mines
Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 20:32
in Physics & Chemistry
Collaborating with an international research team, an economic geologist has discovered how gold-rich magma is produced, unveiling an all-important step in the formation of gold mines. Robert Linnen found sulfur enhances gold's solubility, and solubility is an important step in forming a gold deposit. The study could lead to a breakthrough in choosing geographic targets for gold exploration.
