mineralization and geochemical exploration in volcanic- plotonic area of halakabad village (sabzevar), regarding to cu-porphyry deposits

the investigated area is located 30 km south of sabzevar in halakabad village. geological phenomenons in area follow a trend of nw-se. mineralization consists of metallic and non-metallic (kaolin) mineralization. disseminated and veinlet mineralization is generally associated with argillic alteration type. pyrite is the most widespread type of sulfide mineralization in halakabad occurrences. it usually displays a euhedral habit and have occurred at least in two generations. calcopyrite is common in veinlets although in minor amounts. secondary sulfuric acid weathering of the ore has generated huge surficial amounts of oxide and sulfate minerals which of hematite and jarosite are the most abundant. geochemical exploration was conducted over both drainage geochemistry and rock geochemistry. results show that some of the stream sediments have higher concentrations of copper and zinc than normal. this anomalies maches with monzonite outcrops in area. the chip rock geochemical data shows highest values in west of halakabad mine for cu and zn respectively 500 and 900 ppm. these data represents that all samples collected from surficial areas of east of area contain lower concentrations of copper while sulfide mineralization is more than the other parts. presence of favorable alteration system in region, presence of monzonite subvolcanic intrusions and regional geological criteria indicates a possible cu-au porphyry system in halakabad area.