Ñ. 3–14

VOLODYMYR VERNADS’KYi – SCIENTIST-ENCYCLOPAEDIST OF GENIUS OF THE END OF THE 19th–THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20th CENTURY

(on the 140th  anniversary of his birthday)

O. Matkovs’kyi, P.Bilonizhka

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

The vital and creative way of the outstanding Ukrainian scientist, encyclopaedist and thinker, academician V.I. Vernads’kyi is shortly analysed. More than 25 scientific trends, which the scientist has developed, are distinguished.

Key words: Volodymyr Ivanovych Vernads’kyi, genetic mineralogy, geochemistry, biogeochemistry, noosphere, historian of science, scientific trends.

 

Ñ. 15–34

MORPHOLOGY AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF DIAMOND CUBES AND TETRAHEXAHEDRONS FROM KIMBERLITES

Z. Bartoshyns’kyi1, S. Bekesha2, T. Vynnychenko1, I. Poberezhs’ka1

1Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

2Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of Combustible Minerals, of NASU and National Joint-Stock Company “NAFTOGAZ of Ukraine”

Naukova St. 3a, UA – 79053 Lviv, Ukraine

Å-mail: igggk@.ah.ipm.lviv.ua

Two groups of polyhedrons are precisely differ among diamond cubes and tetrahexahedrons from kimberlites: 1) cubes where the growth form is an octahedron, 2) cubes and tetrahexahedrons with complex, mainly fibrous inner structure. The characteristic of crystals’ morphology, colour and luminescent features is given.

Key words: diamond, cube, tetrahexahedron, morphology, photogram, mechanism of growth, luminescence, gas impurities.

 

Ñ. 35–40

Thermobarogeochemical criteria of heterogypogene auriferous formations forecasting and valuation

Yu. Lóakhov, Ì. Pavlun’

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Thermobarogeochemical criteria of forecasting and valuation of heterogypogene auriferous formations mineralization have been studied.

Key words: thermobarogeochemical criteria, gold mineralization, heterogypogene formations.

 

Ñ. 41–48

Evaluation of Mineral Formation Parameters on the Basis of Volatile Pyrolysis Products of Minerals

H. Kul’chyts’ka, D. Voznyak

Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Ore Formation of  NASU, Palladin Av., 34. UA-03680 Kyiv, Ukraine

E-mail: annk@viptelecom.net

Composition of volatile elements in minerals should be necessarily defined by thermodynamic conditions of mineral formation. The attempt has been made to reconstruct PT-parameters of mineral formation on the basis of pyrolysis gas mixture within 50–1050°C. It has been proved that the increase of CO2/CO in comparison with H2O/H2 is the index of deep rocks.

Key words: pyrolysis of mineral, volatile elements, PT-parameters, chromatographic gas-analysis.

 

Ñ. 49–58

Groutite from ZAVALLYA graphite DEPOSIT (the first find in Ukraine)

L. Skakun, B. Manchur, A. Martyshyn

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

Å-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

For the first time the groutite (α-MnOOH) was specified in Ukraine in the brecciated fractured zones of Zavallya graphite deposit. The diagnostics has been confirmed by X-ray analysis. Quartz, celadonite, romanechite, and barite associate with groutite. Aggregates of manganese oxides occupy the peripheral part of the hydrothermal alteration column. The sequence of manganese mineral formation is those: todorokite → roma­nechite → groutite → rodochrosite. Groutite is formed owing to catalytic transformation Mn4+→Mn 3+ on the surface of romanechite in the case of its interaction with Mn2+ of hydrothermal solution. Romanechite is the precursor of groutite. Described mineralization is the manifestation of young tectonic activization in the western part of the Ukrainian Shield.

Key words: Mn oxides, romanechite, groutite, barite, activization, Zavallya graphite deposit, Ukrainian Shield.

 

Ñ. 59–69

FLUID INCLUSIONS IN THE VEINED QUARTZ FROM METAMORPHIC COMPLEXES OF THE CHYVCHYNY MOUNTAINS (MARMAROSÍ MASSIF)

I. Bakumenko, V. Marusóak, ². Popivnyak

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Some peculiarities of fluid inclusions in the quartz from veins, veinlets and lenses in crystalline schists of the Chyvchyny Mountains (Marmarosh massif) have been examined. Thermobarometric and cryometric investigations have been conducted. Syngenetic nature of the monophase inclusions of the condensed liquid hydrocarbons (methane, ethane) with aqueous solution inclusions have been suggested.

Key words: inclusions, veined quartz, mineral-forming and accessories fluids, methane, ethane, Marmarosh massif, Ukrainian Carpathians.

 

Ñ. 70–78

TYPOMORPHIC PECULIARITIES OF FLUID INCLUSIONS FROM GOLD-BEARING PARAGENESISES IN ORE STOCKwork BODIES OF BEREGOVE ORE FIELD (TRANSCARPATHIANS)

I. Naumko, Z. Kovalyshyn, Z. Matviishyn

Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of Combustible Minerals of NASU and National Joint-Stock Company “NAFTOGAZ of Ukraine”

Naukova St. 3a, UA – 79053 Lviv, Ukraine

Å-mail: igggk@.ah.ipm.lviv.ua

Different data of fluid inclusion thermobarogeochemical investigations in minerals of the typical stockwork ore body in Beregove ore field (Ukrainian Transcarpathians) have been analysed and generalised. They have been supplemented by the results of geological-structural analysis. The solutions during the forming of gold-bearing stock-type bodies have sulphate-bicarbonate salt composition with calcium- and magnesium-ions predominance; their gas phase is enriched by nitrogen comparatively with CO2. The optimal temperature interval of gold forming has been determined. Âodies have been formed in case of intensive boiling of gold bearing hydrotherms and mixing of different origin fluids (deep-seated and surface). The migration of mineral-forming fluids from the Northwest to the Southeast has been fixed in predominant increase of fluid inclusions homogenisation temperature in the same direction. The precise regional temperature zoning (with predominance of lateral above vertical) is fixed. It makes the basis of specific criteria for estimation of stockwork-type ore bodies gold mineralization perspectives.

Key words: fluid inclusions, gold-bearing paragenesises, stockwork bodies, Beregove ore field, Transcarpathians.

 

Ñ. 79–84

CORRELATION BETWEEN PYRITE MINERALOGICAL-PHYSICAL properties VARIABILITY AND THE DEGREE OF GOLD CONTENT IN THE ORES (Bobrykiv ore field, Nagol’nyi ridge, Donets’k basin)

O. Lytvynovych, V. Ekhivanov, Yu. Pakhnyushchyi, T. Kutnyi

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Based on pyrite morphogenetic and mineralogical-physical property investigations the conclusion has been made that within the Bobrykiv ore field the express mapping of the potentially ore-bearing zones can be carried out by only the certain mineralogical-physical parameters of pyrite.

Key words: pyrite, morphogenetic type, thermoelectrical force, gold, Donets’k basin.

 

Ñ. 85–92

SYSTEM RESEaRCH IN THE FORECASTING OF RARE-METAL mineralization

T. Volkova

Donets’k National Technical University,  Artema St. 58, UA – 83000 Donets’k, Ukraine

E-mail: geolog@pop.dgtu.donetsk.ua

The multistage concentration for rare-metal elements has been determined for Azovs’ke deposit (Pryazovs’kyi block of the Ukrainian Shield). Intensity mineralization for rare-metal elements is correlated with quantitative of the differentiation stage in the Priazovian ore system. It is allow forecasting rare-metal mineralization on the early studies of the deposits search and prospecting.

Key words: rare-metal mineralization, Azovs’ke deposit, forecasting, system research.

 

Ñ. 93–103

Pb-BEARING FAHLERZ FROM MUZHIYEVE DEPOSIT (TRANSCARPATHIAN REGION)

O. Yemets’1, L. Skakun2

1Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Ore Formation of  NASU, Palladin Av., 34. UA-03680 Kyiv, Ukraine

2Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Pb-bearing Fahlerz has been found as fine inclusions in sphalerite-galena aggregates in the Muzhiyeve epithermal gold-silver-polymetallic deposit situated in the Intercarpathian paleovolcanic belt. They have been formed in the quartz-chalcopyrite-Fahlerz (±electrum) assemblage during dissolving and replacing of Sb-sulphosalts (boulangerite, bournonite, and pyrargyrite) inclusions in galena, and of galena, sphalerite and arsenopyrite. The replacement in galena occurred often in the range tetrahedrite–bournonite–boulangerite, i.e. Pb is a relic element in the tetrahedrite composition. Established correlations between the elements of tetrahedrite structure testify to the difficult entry mechanism of Pb2+ instead of Cu+ in the mineral structure. In the case of structure stabilisation due to high content of bivalent metals arises one vacancy of metal on each Pb atom.

Key words: Fahlerz, tetrahedrite, plumbum, sulphosalts, epithermal deposit, Trans­carpathian region.

 

Ñ. 104–116

phyllosilicates from the Ukrainian Carpathian geological formations (spreading and classification)

O. Matkovs’kyi, Yu. Mel’nyk

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Spreading and classification of phyllosilicates in the Ukrainian Carpathian geological formations have been analysed. There are more than 40 minerals and mineral varieties of such groups as candites, serpentines, talk-pyrophyllites, micas, hydromicas, smectites, stilpnomelanes, chlorites, and mixed-layer silicates. Most of them are the main or secondary rock-forming minerals of the magmatic, metamorphic, metasomatic, sedimentary rocks and crusts of weathering. Some minerals (kaolinite, montmorillonite etc) are the components of mineral deposits.

Key words: phyllosilicates, kaolinite, montmorillonite, nontronite, muscovite, biotite, hydromicas, chlorite, mixed-layer minerals.

 

Ñ. 117–121

LEONITE FROM PRE-CARPATHIAN POTASSIUM SALTS DEPOSITS AND ITS TRANSFORMATION

P. Bilonizhka

Ivan Franko National University of LvivHrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, UkraineE-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

The leonite from Precarpathian potassium salts deposits has been investigated with a help of X-ray analysis under the heating to 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 and 400°Ñ. Under the heating to 150°Ñ as was ascertained leonite crystalline structure remains. Under the heating to 200°Ñ its crystalline structure completely destroys and two-aqueous salt K2Mg[SO4]2·2H2O forms. Under the temperature about 250°Ñ two-aqueous hydrate decomposes with the forming of langbeinite and arcanite stable also under 300 and 400°Ñ. The leonite transformation processes are depicted by the equation with calculation of every phase contents. Under the nature conditions the leonite transformation processes (taking into consideration geological time) take place probably on katagenesis stage under the temperature lower than experiments conducting one.

Key words: leonite, heating, X-ray analysis, phase transformation, katagenesis, Precarpathian region.

 

Ñ. 122–126

AUTHIGENIC MINERALS-ADMIXTURES IN THE TRIASSIC SALTS OF POLAND

O. Khmelevska

Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of Combustible Minerals of NASU and National Joint-Stock Company “NAFTOGAZ of Ukraine”

Naukova St. 3a, UA – 79053 Lviv, Ukraine

Å-mail: igggk@.ah.ipm.lviv.ua

Authigenic minerals from water-insoluble part of Lower Triassic rock salt in Poland have been investigated along the section of the well Osno IG-2. It has been determined that anhydrite, gypsum, quartz, celestite, dolomite and magnesite represent authigenic minerals-admixtures in salts. Their origin has been completely caused by the chemical composition and physical-chemical parameters of the environment and took place during the late diagenesis.

Key words: rock salt, authigenic minerals, late diagenesis, Triassic, Poland.

 

Ñ. 127–137

types of ZEOLITic associations IN THE HYDROTHERMAL FORMATIONS OF the voLYNIAN SERIES trap basalts

L. Skakun, A. Tkachuk, V. Mel’nychuk

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

Å-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Great specific variety and various segregation forms characterise zeolites of the Volynian series hydrothermal rocks. Zeolites have been discovered in the amygdules, they form veinlets in basalts and cement tuff breccia. Zeolites have been formed during reduction of Ca activity and, accordingly, increase of Na activity in the mineral-forming fluid. In parallel (owing to cooling a fluid) the activity of SiO2 has increased. As the result such mineral associations have been formed: stilbite-mordenite-chalcedony association in a frontal zone and stilbite-analcime-natrolite – in rear (sometimes with faujasite). In case of SiO2 low activity absolute other association can be formed, in which low-SiO2 zeolites dominate (laumontite-scolecite-thomsonite-natrolite association).

Key words: zeolites, mineral-forming fluid, stilbite, analcime, natrolite, faujasite, mordenite, laumontite, scolecite, thomsonite, Ca and Na activity, trap, Volynian series.

 

Ñ. 138–153

ONTOGENY OF APATITE UROLITES

F. Zuzuk

Lesya Ukrainka Volynian State University, Voli av., 13, 45021 Lutsk, Ukraine

E-mail: zuzuk@old.univer.lutsk.ua

Apatite stones are widespread biolites. They are mostly of biogenic origin and consist of micro- and very micro-globular apatite with inconsiderable amount of medium-globular one. Among the studied stones only one sample has been formed by a vitreous kind and this sample is obviously a colloidal, chemogenic formation. Lamellate apatite can be found rather rarely. The process of stone formation bares either rhythmic or continuous character. Morphological variety of apatite globules and organic substance prove the polygenic nature of microorganisms, owing to the vital functions of which the concrements have been formed.

Key words: biomineralogy, urolite, apatite.

 

Ñ. 154–164

BIOMINERALOGICAL FACTORS OF CONSOLIDATION AND DESTRUCTION OF FACETIC GALLSTONES NEAR-SURFACE LAYERS

V. Dyakiv, K. Tsar, U. Bornyak

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: dyakiv@gomail.com.ua

The factors of consolidation and destruction of facetic gallstones near-surface layers have been determined on the basis of morphological, ontogenetic and experimental biomineralogical researches. Morphological, anatomic and ontogenetic properties of consolidated and destroyed facetic gallstones near-surface layers have been described. Interactions between stones have been simulated in vitro. With the offered before model of inter-stone (inter-fractal) interactions the relationships of cause and effect of facetic gallstones near surface layers consolidation and destruction have been explained.

Key words: biomineralogy, consolidation, destruction, near-surface layers, gallstones, inter-stone interaction, modelling in vitro.

 

Ñ. 165–170

THE PRESENT CONDITIONS OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE PROBLEM IN BEREGOVÅ MINING AREA

Ya. Dmytrenko

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

Basic sources of acid sulphuric waters in Beregovå ore field at the present stage of mining activity development have been determined. The characteristic of dumps, which have been formed at opening horizons of rocks with different mineralogical-techno­lo­gical and morphological types of ores, is given. Dumps combined of complex gold-po­ly­me­tallic ores are the most dangerous from the point of view of intensity hypergenetic transformations of sulphide minerals and formations of sour drain volumes.

Key words: acid mine drainage, dumps of rocks, gold and gold-polymetallic ore deposits.

 

Ñ. 171–177

THERMOBAROGEOCHEMICAL SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL (on the 90th anniversary of his birthday)

Yu. Lyakhov, M. Pavlun’, N. Mjaz’

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

The paper deals with the history of formation of thermobarogeochemistry – new trend in geology of the 20th century and the contribution to its development of Professor M.P. Yermakov as a founder of the Lviv thermobarogeochemical scientific school.

Key words: Mykola Porfyrovytch Yermakov, thermobarogeochemistry, fluid inclusions, Lviv thermobarogeochemical scientific school.

 

Ñ. 178–181

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE “mineralogy AND MINERALOGICAL MUSEUMS IN the 21st CENTURY” (dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Lviv University Mineralogical Museum foundation and 90th anniversary of academician Yevhen Lazarenko birthday) and yevhen Lazarenko memorial meeting

O. Matkovs’kyi, P. Bilonizhka

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Hrushevskogo st. 4, UA – 79005 Lviv, Ukraine

E-mail: geomin@geof.franko.lviv.ua

International scientific conference “Mineralogy and mineralogical museums in the 21st century” as well as the speeches in the memorial meeting of Yevhen Lazarenko – rector of the Lviv University (1951–1963) – have been analysed briefly.

Key words: mineralogy, mineralogical museums, Yevhen Lazarenko, Lviv University.