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Using melt inclusions to determine parent-magma compositions of layered intrusions: Application...

Authors :
Spandler, Carl J.
Eggins, Stephen M.
Source :
Geology. Nov2000, Vol. 28 Issue 11, p991. 4p. 1 Graph, 3 Maps.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Outlines an alternative technique for directly measuring the parent-magma compositions of layered intrusions using the compositions of rehomogenized melt-inclusions from early-forming cumulus minerals in Greenhills Complex, New Zealand. Greenhills Complex's geology; Determination of the parent-magma composition; Platinum-group element mineralization.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MAGMAS
*IGNEOUS intrusions

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00917613
Volume :
28
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3847903
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2000)28<991:UMITDP>2.0.CO;2