Multi-Scale 3D Modeling and Visualization of Super Large Manganese Ore Gathering Area in Guizhou China

Abstract

The "Datangpo type" manganese deposit which is adjacent to Guizhou, Hunan and Chongqing has unique metallogenic environment and mechanism in the world. It can be directly and vividly researched by means of three-dimensional geological modeling and visualization. Based on the systematic analysis and processing of superlarge manganese ore field from Songtao County in Guizhou, with regional relevant materials, QuantyMine 3D mining software was utilized. Accordingly, three 3D geological models of different scales such as the Wuling secondary rift basin prototype during early Nanhua which is adjacent to Guizhou, Hunan and Chongqing, the manganese ore field due to ancient natural gas leakage and sedimentary and the typical manganese deposit in Datangpo of Songtao County were constructed respectively. Moreover, the unique metallogenic environment of superlarge manganese deposit was scientifically expressed, the ore-forming mechanism and the occurrence status were revealed apparently. As a consequence, novel approaches for this type of metallogenic research and ore-forming prediction were proposed.