Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil

Abstract The definition of geological domains is critical for mineral exploration and has been enhanced through the development of three-dimensional (3D) models. This study focuses on the marble ore bodies in the Canta-Galo Marble District, located in Acarape, Ceará, Brazil, and owned by Geolux Comp...

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Main Authors: Jonh Maycon Nogueira Azevedo, Sérgio Roberto Bacelar Hühn, Jordan Victor de Oliveira Freire, Irani Cezar Mattos, Igor Moreira da Silva
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Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Geologia 2025-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Geology
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author Jonh Maycon Nogueira Azevedo
Sérgio Roberto Bacelar Hühn
Jordan Victor de Oliveira Freire
Irani Cezar Mattos
Igor Moreira da Silva
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description Abstract The definition of geological domains is critical for mineral exploration and has been enhanced through the development of three-dimensional (3D) models. This study focuses on the marble ore bodies in the Canta-Galo Marble District, located in Acarape, Ceará, Brazil, and owned by Geolux Company. Geologically, the Geolux Marble Mine lies within the Borborema Province, specifically in the Northern Domain of the Central Ceará Subdomain. The 3D model was developed using lithostructural mapping, drill hole descriptions and sampling, and an analysis of ore production and mining processes. Data were compiled into a geological database and modeled using the Leapfrog Geo® software. Geolux extracts dolomitic marble, which is then transported to external companies for processing. This manuscript presents a geological model of the marble deposit, based on historical drill holes and geological mapping of the Canta-Galo District. The 3D geochemical and geological interpretation of drill holes reveals the distribution of MgO and SiO2 contents in pure and impure dolomitic marbles. Estimating marble resources will be crucial for medium- to long-term mine planning in this important district of Ceará State.
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spelling doaj-art-ff9920f9e51542648ab7e6e043a079002025-01-21T07:35:58ZengSociedade Brasileira de GeologiaBrazilian Journal of Geology2317-46922025-01-0154210.1590/2317-4889202420240022Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern BrazilJonh Maycon Nogueira Azevedohttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-9374-0434Sérgio Roberto Bacelar Hühnhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7711-1612Jordan Victor de Oliveira Freirehttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-2557-9816Irani Cezar Mattoshttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5971-4433Igor Moreira da Silvahttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-9017-3272Abstract The definition of geological domains is critical for mineral exploration and has been enhanced through the development of three-dimensional (3D) models. This study focuses on the marble ore bodies in the Canta-Galo Marble District, located in Acarape, Ceará, Brazil, and owned by Geolux Company. Geologically, the Geolux Marble Mine lies within the Borborema Province, specifically in the Northern Domain of the Central Ceará Subdomain. The 3D model was developed using lithostructural mapping, drill hole descriptions and sampling, and an analysis of ore production and mining processes. Data were compiled into a geological database and modeled using the Leapfrog Geo® software. Geolux extracts dolomitic marble, which is then transported to external companies for processing. This manuscript presents a geological model of the marble deposit, based on historical drill holes and geological mapping of the Canta-Galo District. The 3D geochemical and geological interpretation of drill holes reveals the distribution of MgO and SiO2 contents in pure and impure dolomitic marbles. Estimating marble resources will be crucial for medium- to long-term mine planning in this important district of Ceará State.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2317-48892024000200308&lng=en&tlng=enminingmarble district3D modelingBrazil
spellingShingle Jonh Maycon Nogueira Azevedo
Sérgio Roberto Bacelar Hühn
Jordan Victor de Oliveira Freire
Irani Cezar Mattos
Igor Moreira da Silva
Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil
Brazilian Journal of Geology
mining
marble district
3D modeling
Brazil
title Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil
title_full Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil
title_fullStr Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil
title_short Lithostructural mapping and 3D modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit, Canta-Galo District (Acarape-CE), Borborema Province, Northeastern Brazil
title_sort lithostructural mapping and 3d modeling in a dolomitic marble deposit canta galo district acarape ce borborema province northeastern brazil
topic mining
marble district
3D modeling
Brazil
url http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2317-48892024000200308&lng=en&tlng=en
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