『Abstract
Association of titanium-zirconium placers and phosphate mineralization
in Upper Cretaceous rocks of the East European Platform is shown
with the Tsentral'noe (Central) and Unecha deposits as example.
This paragenesis is caused by interaction between the multicomponent
placer ore (phosphate - rare metal) concentrations and mechanical-chemical
differentiation that shows up periodically during the subaerial
migration of sedimentary material. Clastic ore components were
mainly derived from intermediate collectors, while the phosphate
material was delivered by the phosphate-containing solutions and
particulates in the chemical weathering crust. Such phosphorite-titanium-zirconium
occurrences can also be detected in other regions, including areas
with rare metal placers.』
(Introduction)
Formulation of problem
Characteristics of the Upper Cretaceous phosphate - rare metal
paragenetic associations
Formation conditions of the Upper Cretaceous phosphate-bearing
titanium-zirconium placers
Conclusions
References