On the genesis of the gold deposits in Uzbekistan-The second investigation report on a visit to Uzbekistan by the China Scientist Delegation

Uzbekistan is rich in gold mineral resources. Its gold reserves and annual gold production occupy the fourth and eighth place in the world, respectively. Kyzylkum in central Uzbekistan is one of the largest gold provinces where Muruntau giant gold deposit lies. The gold deposits in Uzbekistan may be divided into 4 industrial-genetic types:gold-quartz, gold-sulfide-quartz, gold-sulfide and gold-silver-quartz types. The former three types are named after Kyzylkum type to which the Muruntau gold deposit belongs. The present paper puts emphasis on the genesis of the Kyzylkum-type gold deposits.