Mineral-rich veins within plutons,deposited by hot groundwater into fractures within rock,characterize ________ deposits.

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Hydrothermal deposits are formed by the deposition of mineral-rich fluids that are heated by magma bodies or hot groundwater. These fluids can migrate through fractures and deposit minerals in veins within the surrounding rock. Placers are deposits that are formed by the accumulation of minerals that have been transported and sorted by water or wind, while residual mineral deposits are formed by the weathering and erosion of preexisting rock. Sedimentary deposits are formed by the accumulation and cementation of sediment particles.

Mineral-Rich Veins Within Plutons,deposited by Hot Groundwater into Fractures Within