Application of Geochemical Blocks Theory in the Prediction of Gold Resource Potential in Tajikistan

Tajikistan is located in the hinterland of Central Asia, the combination of Paleo-Asian tectonic and Tethys domains. Its special tectonic location makes it rich in mineral resources. Using low-density geochemical data and regional geochemical information system, this paper predicts the potential of gold resources in Tajikistan based on the theory of geochemical blocks. The characteristics of 8 gold geochemical blocks in Tajikistan were marked out based on the known gold deposits and metallogenic geological background. Through comprehensive study, it is concluded that Tajikistan has great potential of gold resources. The quantity of gold resource from large to small is as follows:Zerafshan, west Qatkal, Pejikent, central Pamir, north Karkul, south-east Pamir, east Qatkal and Mukcu. The southern Tianshan in Tajikistan has a potential to find a super-large deposit of gold.