This Geochemical Perspectives follows along my path through the evolution and development of hydrothermal concepts as they became established during the latter half of the twentieth century, from conjecture through established precept.A powerful stimulus for the developments was a keen scientific interest in the genesis of hydrothermal ore deposits shared commonly by my colleagues, both geochemists and economic geologists.Underlying that interest was our optimistic belief that a fundamental understanding of ore-forming processes should have practical applications for mineral exploration.
Department of Geosciences, Penn State University, 503 Deike Building, University Park, PA, United States
Recommended Citation:
Barnes H,L. Hydrothermal processes: The development of geochemical concepts in the latter half of the twentieth century[J]. Geochemical Perspectives,2015-01-01,4(1)