Minerals from Hydrothermal Systems

Minerals from hydrothermal systems are naturally occurring substances formed when hot, mineral-rich water moves through rocks underground. As this heated water interacts with surrounding rocks, it dissolves elements and compounds, then cools or reacts with other materials to create mineral deposits. These deposits often appear as veins or ore bodies and include valuable resources like gold, silver, copper, and other metals. Hydrothermal mineral formation is a key process in the geology of many mineral deposits, playing a vital role in Earth's natural recycling of elements and contributing significantly to mineral supply.