A comparison between in situ monazite Lu–Hf and U–Pb geochronology [PDF]
In complex metamorphic rocks, monazite U–Pb dates can span a wide concordant range, leading to ambiguous geological interpretations (e.g. slow protracted cooling versus multiphase growth).
A. T. De Vries Van Leeuwen +8 more
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Zircon ages in granulite facies rocks: decoupling from geochemistry above 850 °C? [PDF]
Granulite facies rocks frequently show a large spread in their zircon ages, the interpretation of which raises questions: Has the isotopic system been disturbed? By what process(es) and conditions did the alteration occur?
A Boriani +120 more
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BACKGROUND The Changjiang uranium ore field in the southern margin of the Zhuguangshan complex pluton is a typical granite-type uranium ore field in China. Zircon U-Pb dating has been used to date ore-bearing granites. However, due to the high content of
CHEN Yan +6 more
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U–Pb dating and Sm–Nd isotopic analysis of granitic rocks from the Tiris Complex : new constaints on key events in the evolution of the Reguibat Shield, Mauritania [PDF]
The Reguibat Shield of N Mauritania and W Algeria represents the northern exposure of the West African Craton. As with its counterpart in equatorial West Africa, the Leo Shield, it comprises a western Archaean Domain and an eastern Palaeoproterozoic ...
Abdouloye, T.B. +6 more
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Speculations Linking Monazite Compositions to Origin: Llallagua Tin Ore Deposit (Bolivia)
Monazite [(Ce,Th)PO4] from the Llallagua tin ore deposit in Bolivia is characterized by low radiogenic element contents. Previously reported field evidence and mineral associations suggest the mineral formed via direct precipitation from hydrothermal ...
Elizabeth J. Catlos, Nathan R. Miller
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Occurrence of Rare Earth, Iron, Phosphorus and Calcium in High Grade Rare Earth Concentrate
Rare earth grade of Bayan Obo mixed rare earth concentrate is 65.86%, and the contents of P2O5, CaO and TFe are 11.26%, 3.89% and 1.34%, respectively. Chemical analysis, automatic mineral analysis system, SEM and EDS were used to study the occurrence of ...
Na Li +3 more
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Multi-heavy mineral separation techniques like density, magnetic, and electromagnetic techniques are followed by picking, grain counting, and mineralogical examinations conducted with an environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM). These techniques
M. Awad +5 more
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REE-bearing minerals in Drava river sediments, Slovenia, and their potential origin
Monazite and xenotime are major ore minerals for rare earth elements (REE), Y, and actinides, a powerful tool for radiometric dating and indicators of the geological genesis of the parent rock.
Aleš Šoster +3 more
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Plate tectonics: When ancient continents collide [PDF]
The geological record preserves scant evidence for early plate tectonics. Analysis of eclogites — metamorphic rocks formed in subduction zones — in the Trans-Hudson mountain belt suggests modern-style subduction may have operated 1,800 million years ...
Clare Warren +4 more
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Phase Decomposition upon Alteration of Radiation-Damaged Monazite–(Ce) from Moss, Østfold, Norway
The internal textures of crystals of moderately radiation-damaged monazite–(Ce) from Moss, Norway, indicate heavy, secondary chemical alteration.
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