MINERAGENIC ASYMMETRY AND DISSYMMETRY OF CENTRAL-TYPE ENDOGENIC STRUCTURES. PAPER 2. CURIE PRINCIPLE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PLACER AND HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS

Abstract

Central-type endogenic structures (CTS) are a class of injective deformations of crustal and mantle origin, which control distribution of deposits and areas of accumulation of different-type mineral resources (metal ores, diamonds, hydrocarbons, etc.). A comparative study and recognition of general patterns in their localization is linked to the necessity of using the formalized approach and unified description schemes of different-genesis, -age and -rank hearth systems. A great role in the solution of these problems is played by the symmetry theory, which is a constituent part of the general theory of systems. The cited examples of asymmetric and dissymmetric distribution of placer deposits and hydrocarbons in CTS with respect to the geometric center and planes of symmetry (of diamonds and ores of different metals [see Paper 1]), different productivity and mineragenic specifics of diametric blocks illustrate the principal character of the recognized regularities. In accordance with the Curie principle, these phenomena are based on a number of complex factors predetermined by the general influence of asymmetry and anisotropy of geological environment on the symmetry of potentially productive flows of heat and substance transport and associated structures. The recognized patterns in the asymmetric distribution of mineral resources in CTS and the inferred criteria of the block potential productivity make it possible to appreciably reduce the volume of non-productive exploration, to more purposefully conduct geological survey, and to solve forecast problems. The creation of topical and regional geological data banks containing information on the factors affecting symmetry, dissymmetry and asymmetry of mineral resources distribution in CTS, will aid further development of our knowledge of symmetry in nature.