Two-mica granites of northeastern Nevada

Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth
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The field settings are described and analytical data are presented for six two-mica granites from north-eastern Nevada. High δ18O and 87Sr/86Sr values indicate that all are S-type granites, derived from continental crust. The major element chemistry and accessory mineral contents of these rocks also are characteristic of S-type granites. Chemical, X ray, and other data are presented for the micas recovered from these granites. The muscovites are notably high in Fe2O3, FeO, and MgO. Except for one hydrobiotite, each of the biotites has an MgO content near 6.0 weight percent. Two different types of two-mica granites are recognized in the area of this study. One type is distinguished by the presence of many biotite euhedra within muscovite phenocrysts and by an unusual suite of accessory minerals completely devoid of opaque oxides. This type probably resulted from anatexis of late Precambrian argillites under conditions of relatively low oxygen fugacity, along a line that roughly coincides with the westward disappearance of continental basement. In the other textural type of two-mica granite the micas are equigranular and there is a greater variety of accessory minerals. The magmatic evolution of this type also appears to reflect the influence of late Precambrian argillites; there may be age differences between the two types of two-mica granites.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Two-mica granites of northeastern Nevada
Series title Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth
DOI 10.1029/JB086iB11p10607
Volume 86
Issue B11
Year Published 1981
Language English
Publisher American Geophysical Union
Description 10 p.
First page 10607
Last page 10616
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