Abstract:Sedimentary metamorphic iron deposits are widely distributed in Shanxian county in southwest of Shandong province, and great progress on exploration has been made in the area of iron ore in recent years. In order to better guide the iron ore exploration in Shanxian county, geological and geophysical characteristics of iron deposits have been introduced in this paper. With comparison of iron deposit characteristics of Daliuzhuang and southwest Longwangmiao, prospecting criteria has been established and the exploration directions in the future has been studied. Daliuzhuang and Longwangmiao iron ore deposits occurred in the Shancaoyu formation of Archaean Taishan group. Ore bodies are layered and stratoid type, while are lenticular type in regional areas. Its occurrence is consistent with its surrounding rock. Through analysis on iron deposits in Shanxian county, it is regarded that iron ore bodies are controlled by Shancaoyu formation, and structures and intrusive rocks can damage iron deposits. Through analysis on gravity and magnetic survey, it is considered that the distinctive positions of magnetic anomaly and obvious polarization are the most important prospecting indicators, while gravity gradient zones are key positions of iron deposit. With comprehensive analysis of the previous exploration results, it is regarded that Xinyangmiao anomaly area is the first choice for iron prospecting in the future.