Wall-Rock alteration of biotite hornfels at the Tyrnyauz deposit, Russia

A new zonation type of W–Mo-bearing altered biotite hornfels at the Tyrnyauz deposit is reported. The review of zonation indicates a subsequent transition into the mobile state of CaO, MgO, FeO, and Al2O3 and retention of volume owing to dissolution or deposition of quartz as an excess mobile mineral. The main features of zonation are similar to those in acid leaching columns; the input of strong CaO base into the outer zone is unusual.