A Geochemical Classification for Granitic Rocks

Frost, B. Ronald; Barnes, Calvin G.; Collins, William J.; Arculus, R. J.; Ellis, David J.; Frost, Carol D.

doi:10.1093/petrology/42.11.2033

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“…The felsic nature of the studied Variscan plutons contrasts with Mesozoic cordilleran batholiths, which are more metaluminous, magnesian and Na-rich granites (e.g. Frost et al, 2001). …”

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Late-Variscan emplacement and genesis of the Vieira do Minho composite pluton, Central Iberian Zone: Constraints from U–Pb zircon geochronology, AMS data and Sr–Nd–O isotope geochemistry

Martins

Ovaia

Noronha

2013

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In the Central Iberian Zone synorogenic (syn-and late-D 3 , the last deformation phase) composite batholiths of biotite-rich granitods with peraluminous character are well represented. We report here U-Pb zircon and monazite ages, geochemical, Sr-Nd-O isotopic data and Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility (AMS) studies for the late-D 3 Vieira do Minho pluton, in northern Portugal. AMS reveals the paramagnetic behaviour of these granites and the magnetic fabric enhances the major role of NW-SE regional anisotropies on controlling the ascent and emplacement of the magmas. Magnetic anisotropy and medium temperature microstructures also point out the evolution of regional tectonics during crystallization of the magma. U-Pb zircon and monazite analyses yield consistent ages of 310 ± 2 Ma and 312 ± 2 Ma, interpreted as emplacement age. The Vieira do Minho pluton consists of two peraluminous monzogranites, the VMG and the MRG. Both have similar ε Nd values (VMG= −5.2 to −5.7; MRG =−4.98 to −5.96) but the VMG is slightly enriched in 87 Sr/ 86 i = 0.7087-0.7098 as well as in δ 18 O in the range of 10.6‰ to 11.0‰ than the MRG with 87 Sr/ 86 i =0.7064-0.7075 and δ 18 O=9.9‰-10.5‰. These granites are associated with coeval scarce grabroic intrusions and/or mafic microgranular enclaves which are not considered as mafic precursors of the associated granitic magmatism. Instead, a lower metaigneous crustal source, at different levels, is proposed based on the available data set.

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“…The felsic nature of the studied Variscan plutons contrasts with Mesozoic cordilleran batholiths, which are more metaluminous, magnesian and Na-rich granites (e.g. Frost et al, 2001). …”

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confidence: 85%

“…6). According to the classification proposed by Frost et al (2001) these granites are peraluminous (Fig. 7) and belong to the alkali-calcic series.…”

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Late-Variscan emplacement and genesis of the Vieira do Minho composite pluton, Central Iberian Zone: Constraints from U–Pb zircon geochronology, AMS data and Sr–Nd–O isotope geochemistry

Martins

Ovaia

Noronha

2013

Lithos

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“…3d, Frost et al, 2001) the granodioritic orthogneisses plot in the field of the calc-alkalic series, whereas the tonalitic orthogneisses plot in the field of the alkalic-calcic series, owning to their higher CaO content.…”

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The Corredoiras orthogneiss (NW Iberian Massif): Geochemistry and geochronology of the Paleozoic magmatic suite developed in a peri-Gondwanan arc

Moreno

Castiñeiras

Cuadra

et al. 2012

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“…4D). According to Frost et al (2001a), ferroan A-type granitoids reflect a close affinity anhydrous, alkalic and reduced magmas common Six to seven crystals of type 1 zircon yielded U-Pb isotopic ratios indicating a concordia age of 1218 ± 5 Ma, which is interpreted as the crystallization age of the Pedra do Gavião syenogranite (Fig. 7).…”

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K'Mudku A-type magmatism in the southernmost Guyana Shield, central-north Amazon Craton (Brazil): the case of Pedra do Gavião syenogranite

Souza

Dantas

et al. 2015

Braz. J. Geol.

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<p>The Mesoproterozoic K'Mudku event (1490 - 1147 Ma) is represented by a britlle-ductile shear belt that cuts across the Paleoproterozoic units in the southernmost Guyana shield, central-north Amazon craton. This event produced mylonitization and cataclasites at low/medium- to high-grade metamorphic, and local within-plate magmatism. In the Amazonas State, Brazil, A-type magmatism chronologically associated to K'Mudku has been reported for the Pedra do Gavião and Samaúma syenogranites. However, the spatial relationship between K´Mudku event and A-type magma generation are not yet adequately clarified in the region. The Pedra do Gavião syenogranite is a high-K alkaline, metaluminous, reduced A-type granite with a post-collisional to within-plate geochemical signature. It has U-Pb zircons crystallization age of 1218 Ma and inherited zircons with ages between 1820 and 1720 Ma, which, together with the Sm-Nd data, suggest melting of Paleoproterozoic basement rocks of the Cauaburi Complex (1810 - 1780 Ma) regional unit. These data demonstrate that the effects of the A-type magmatism associated to the end of the Grenvillian-Sunsas orogeny, reported primarily in the southwestern margin of the Amazon craton, may also be extended for the central-northern part of the Amazon craton. Probably the generation or emplacement mechanisms of A-type magma occurred with some degree of involvement in the final stages of the K´Mudku event. However, this tectonic framework conception still needs more geological and geophysical investigations. Therefore, these news data should instigate to the return of geological research in the region, as well as to debate on the tectonic evolution and A-type granites production during the Ectasian-Stenian period in the central-north Amazon craton.</p>

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A Geochemical Classification for Granitic Rocks

Cited by 3,499 publications

References 98 publications

Late-Variscan emplacement and genesis of the Vieira do Minho composite pluton, Central Iberian Zone: Constraints from U–Pb zircon geochronology, AMS data and Sr–Nd–O isotope geochemistry

Late-Variscan emplacement and genesis of the Vieira do Minho composite pluton, Central Iberian Zone: Constraints from U–Pb zircon geochronology, AMS data and Sr–Nd–O isotope geochemistry

The Corredoiras orthogneiss (NW Iberian Massif): Geochemistry and geochronology of the Paleozoic magmatic suite developed in a peri-Gondwanan arc

K'Mudku A-type magmatism in the southernmost Guyana Shield, central-north Amazon Craton (Brazil): the case of Pedra do Gavião syenogranite

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