Post-Archean granitic rocks : petrogenetic processes and tectonic environments / edited by V. Janoušek, B. Bonin, W. J. Collins, F. Farina and P. Bowden.

Format Electronic
PublicationLondon : The Geological Society, 2020.
Description1 online resource (298 pages) : illustrations, maps.
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Other author/creatorJanoušek, V. (Vojtěch) (Geologist), editor.
Other author/creatorBonin, Bernard, editor.
Other author/creatorCollins, William J. (Professor of Geology), editor.
Other author/creatorFarina, Federico, 1980- editor.
Other author/creatorBowden, P. (Peter) editor.
SeriesGeological Society special publication ; no. 491
Geological Society special publication ; no. 491. ^A465527
Summary Granites (sensu lato) represent the dominant rock-type forming the upper-middle continental crust but their origin remains a matter of long-standing controversy. The granites may result from fractionation of mantle-derived basaltic magmas, or partial melting of different crustal protoliths at contrasting P-T conditions, either water-fluxed or fluid-absent. Consequently, many different mechanisms have been proposed to explain the compositional variability of granites ranging from whole igneous suites down to mineral scale. This text presents an overview of the state of the art, and envisages future avenues towards a better understanding of granite petrogenesis.
General noteAlso issued in print: 2020.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionPart of the resource is open access.
Spec. audience char. Specialized.
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on November 26, 2020).
Issued in other formPrint version : 9781786204486
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