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Cu, Co, Zn, Cr and Ni Anomalies in the Karadere Metabasite of the Çangal Metaophiolite

Abstract: The Karadere Metabasite of the Çangal Metaoplıiolite, located in the northeastern part of the Daday -Devrekani Massif, consists mainly of metagabbro, metadiabase, metaspilite, metaporphyrite etc. Additionally orthophyllonites occur within the shear zones. The mineralogy and petrography of these units are investigated in detailand wholerock analyses are done. The rocks are also analysed for their metallic element contents.In this study the metallogeny of the Karadere Metabasite of the Çangal Metaophiolite is investigated. Thegeochemical analyses are statistically evaluated and the results are discussed as indicators for potential mineraldeposits. The studies have shown and the Cu and Co contents could be indicators for economic deposits. Although the Zn,Ni and Cr values are high, further detailed studies are needed to determine whether they correspond to economic mineral deposits.