新疆伊犁地块南缘志留纪和泥盆纪花岗质侵入体锆石SHRIMP定年及其形成时构造背景的初步探讨

位于新疆西天山的伊犁地块南缘发育大量古生代侵入岩,本文从前人划分的华力西期侵入岩中识别出泥盆纪和志留纪的中酸性侵入岩,对其中三个侵入体的锆石进行SHRIMP U-Pb定年研究,分别获得436±8Ma、370±7Ma、366±8Ma的~(206)Pb/~(238)U表面年龄;同时对其岩石学和地球化学进行了研究,结果显示该区志留纪、泥盆纪侵入岩均具有较典型的活动陆缘侵入岩的特征,结合该活动陆缘区域岩浆活动资料以及前人研究成果,初步确定志留纪至早石炭世期间,南天山碰撞造山带前身洋盆的洋岩石圈板块一直在向伊犁地块之下俯冲。     

华北陆块东北缘张三沟岩组SHRIMP锆石U－Pb年代学研究及其地质意义

出露于华北陆块东北缘的张三沟岩组为一套变质火山－沉积岩系,前人根据变质程度和地层对比将其划归古元古代。本文通过SHRIMP锆石U-Pb年代学研究,获得2517±9 Ma 、2518±7 Ma 和2534±26Ma原岩年龄,2439±24Ma、2464±73Ma和2433±71Ma变质年龄。这表明该套变质岩层形成于新太古代晚期,变质时代在新太古代末－古元古代初。结合区域资料,其变质年龄可能代表了古龙岗陆块与位于其北东侧的其它陆块（如佳木斯陆块）碰撞造山的时代,表明华北克拉通在新太古代末－古元古代初期经历过一次重要的克拉通化。     

中天山巴仑台地区变形花岗岩类LA-ICP-MS-U-Pb年代学及其构造意义

本文对巴仑台地区中天山南北边缘的变形花岗岩体进行了详细的锆石LA-ICP-MS-U-Pb年代学研究。中天山北缘花岗质片麻岩中岩浆锆石结晶年龄为630.0±5.0 Ma,代表了中天山微陆基底的新元古代岩浆事件年龄;其变质增生锆石边的年龄为440.9±3.3 Ma,精确限定了中天山北缘洋盆闭合与碰撞造山作用的时代为早志留世。中天山南缘糜棱岩化花岗闪长岩中岩浆锆石结晶年龄为389.5±3.2 Ma,指示出中天山南缘洋壳在中泥盆世向北俯冲形成陆缘岩浆弧;其变质增生锆石边的年龄为362.1±4.3 Ma,精确限定了中天山南缘洋盆闭合与碰撞造山作用的时代为晚泥盆世末期。研究结果还表明中天山微陆块具有年龄为2.5Ga和1.8Ga的古老结晶基底。     

中天山晚奥陶世碰撞造山:来自变质花岗岩地球化学及年代学证据

中天山包尔图一带发育一套变质变形的花岗岩,属钙碱性系列,其具有较高的Hf和Th含量,而Li、Nb和Ta的含量低;稀土总量中等,具中等铕负异常,稀土配分模式曲线为V型曲线;显示出加里东型I型花岗岩、同碰撞花岗岩的特征。锆石LA-ICP-MS U-Pb测年获得了1207±87Ma、455.6±1.8Ma和433±19Ma 3组年龄,其中1207±87Ma代表了碎屑锆石的年龄,说明包尔图一带存在元古宙古老基底;455.6±1.8Ma代表了包尔图岩体的侵位年龄,代表了北天山洋与中天山陆块早古生代一次重要碰撞造山事件;433±19Ma则代表了包尔图岩体侵入岩的后期变质改造年龄,说明早志留世中天山发生过一次变质作用。这次研究的成果对揭示中天山地区的构造演化有着重要的意义。     

小秦岭-熊耳山地区岩墙锆石SHRIMP年代学研究——秦岭造山带岩石圈拆沉的证据

对小秦岭-熊耳山地区岩墙锆石开展了SHRIMP Ⅱ U-Pb法年代学研究显示,岩墙岩浆源区的锆石主要表现为华北南缘陆壳基底中的继承性锆石特征.根据地质关系确定的侵位于中生代花岗岩中的岩墙,其锆石年龄定年结果主要表现为1843±10Ma和768±15Ma左右的年龄,多数锆石表现为该区域熊耳群火山活动事件1850Ma左右的年龄,只有很少的锆石颗粒记录了中生代时期128Ma左右的侵位年龄.总体看来,岩墙中锆石较全面地记录了区域构造演化的历史.锆石测年结果反映出华北陆块阜平运动(2500～2400Ma)、华北南缘熊耳群火山喷发事件(1850Ma)、震旦纪构造活动(850～700Ma)、扬子陆块俯冲拼贴于华北南缘的造山事件(约200Ma)和燕山期(约130Ma)的岩墙岩浆侵位活动.岩墙的Sr、Nd、Pb同位素示踪揭示了岩墙岩浆源区与扬子陆块的亲缘性,从而证明新元古代-晚古生代时期扬子陆块向华北陆块南缘俯冲,以及后来秦岭造山带在造山期后华北南缘下地壳基底拆沉的地球动力学过程.岩墙中锆石测年结果多显示为老的继承性锆石的原因可能是中生代时期生长的锆石颗粒较小,而继承性锆石颗粒较大,锆石单矿物分选过程中主要挑选出继承性锆石的缘故.     

北岔沟门中生代岩浆侵入作用成矿系统

采用颗粒锆石U Pb同位素年代学研究方法 (TIMS)阐明河北省北部北岔沟门地区极具特色的中生代浅成侵入岩组合的形成时代及其成矿意义。研究表明 ,北岔沟门一带发育了包括闪长玢岩、石英二长斑岩、角闪黑云二长岩和花岗闪长斑岩等在内的具浅成岩浆侵入作用特征的侵入岩共生组合 ,其中石英二长斑岩、角闪黑云二长岩、花岗闪长斑岩的TIMS锆石U Pb同位素年龄分别为 14 7.6± 1.6Ma、14 6 .2± 1.4Ma和 14 6 .2± 3.9Ma,代表了浅成侵入岩的侵位成岩时代 ,该侵入岩石组合与北岔沟门含金银多金属矿床的形成具有密切的时、空及成因联系 ,构成了华北陆块北缘地区中生代典型的浅成岩浆侵入作用成矿系统。     

中国东北完达山地区早白垩世同构造岩浆侵位——对晚中生代左行走滑作用的响应

分布于中国东北完达山地区的饶河花岗岩岩体中暗色矿物和斑晶钾长石定向排列,呈北北东走向,其中透镜状闪长质捕掳体近水平排列,局部具有左行剪切的特点。岩体中发育石香肠状石英脉,表明岩体在侵位过程中受到左行剪切作用的影响或制约。对出露的花岗岩进行LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb定年,获得年龄121±1Ma和119±1Ma,表明该岩浆流动形成于早白垩世。同时对围岩辉长岩、侵入岩体中的正长岩脉和辉绿岩脉进行锆石U-Pb年龄分析,分别获得160±1Ma、109±2Ma、124±1Ma的年龄结果。根据各样品中继承锆石的特征,围岩辉长岩的年龄数据很集中,不存在古老锆石的年龄信息。岩浆流动岩体及岩脉中都有太古宙、元古宙等各时代的锆石年龄数据,可能表明完达山地区在约120Ma之前已完成古太平洋板块的俯冲拼贴,饶河岩体形成于走滑环境下的陆内变形,为同构造侵入岩。     

哈尔里克山早古生代岩浆弧的初步确定——来自塔水河一带花岗质岩体锆石SHRIMP U-Pb测年的证据

哈尔里克山南坡塔水河一带花岗质岩体的锆石SHRIMPU-Pb定年结果显示:钾长花岗岩中的锆石8个测点的206Pb/238U加权平均年龄为(462±9)Ma;花岗闪长岩中的锆石8个测点的206Pb/238U加权平均年龄为(447±11)Ma;石英闪长岩中的锆石8个测点的206Pb/238U加权平均年龄为(448±7)Ma。这些年龄值是在哈尔里克古生代复合岛弧带首次获得的中—晚奥陶世中酸性侵入岩的时代,为探讨该古生代复合岛弧带的构造发展历史提供了新的资料。     

内蒙古大井矿区及外围岩浆岩锆石U-Pb年龄及其对成矿时间的约束

大井是内蒙古东部地区的一处大型铜银锡多金属矿床,矿体呈脉状产出在二叠系林西组地层中,受NW或NWW向断裂控制。本文对大井矿区及其外围主要侵入岩体和火山岩开展了年代学和地球化学研究。LA-MC-ICP-MS锆石测年结果表明,大井矿区内靠近1号矿脉产出的2件霏细岩脉样品的锆石年龄分别为170.7±1.4Ma(MSWD=1.9)和170.7±1.1Ma(MSWD=1.3);矿区外围马鞍子黑云母二长花岗岩体的锆石年龄为279.7±1.3Ma(MSWD=0.74);唐家营子附近安山玢岩脉的锆石年龄为252.0±1.8Ma(MSWD=1.6);大四段村似斑状黑云母二长花岗岩体的锆石年龄为242.8±1.7Ma(MSWD=1.7);采自大坝南部的流纹质晶屑熔结凝灰岩、流纹质火山角砾熔岩和晶屑凝灰岩的锆石年龄分别为143.5±0.7Ma(MSWD=0.38),144.3±0.7Ma(MSWD=1.2)和145.3±1.0Ma(MSWD=2.5);小城子村南部石英斑岩脉的锆石年龄为146.1±0.9Ma(MSWD=1.7),安山玢岩脉的锆石年龄133.2±0.7Ma(MSWD=0.96)。反映本区至少存在四期岩浆活动,分别是海西晚期、印支早期、燕山早期和燕山中期。岩石地球化学分析结果表明,大井矿区及外围主要侵入岩(黑云母二长花岗岩、似斑状黑云母二长花岗岩、霏细岩、安山玢岩和石英斑岩)均为富SiO₂、富碱、准铝的钙碱性岩石,在SiO₂-K₂O图解上均落入"高钾钙碱系列"区。所有的岩石样品具有轻稀土分异明显、富集大离子亲石元素(LILE)的特征,其中Ba、Nb、Sr、P、Ti相对亏损,而Rb、Th、K、Ce、Nd、Hf、Sm、Y 和Yb相对富集。侵入岩和火山岩的年代学与岩石地球化学特征表明,马鞍子黑云母二长花岗岩和大四段村似斑状黑云母二长花岗岩的侵位可能与古亚洲洋的碰撞闭合有关,形成于挤压的构造环境;燕山早期侵入岩在本区并不发育,其形成环境还有待进一步查明,可能与西伯利亚板块和蒙古-华北板块之间的鄂霍茨克洋消亡及后碰撞造山有关;而燕山晚期大规模的侵入-火山喷发活动可能是由岩石圈减薄,区域大规模伸展所引起。根据本文对矿区内及外围侵入岩与火山岩的年代学研究,结合矿区地质和前人研究成果,认为大井铜银锡矿床的成矿主要与晚侏罗世-早白垩世岩浆活动(146~133Ma)有关,是区域伸展构造背景下岩浆活动的产物。     

铜陵狮子山地区中酸性侵入岩锆石SHRIMP U-Pb定年及岩浆作用的深部过程

铜陵狮子山地区中酸性侵入岩锆石SHRIMP U-Pb定年结果表明,白茫山辉石二长闪长岩、鸡冠山和大团山石英二长闪长岩以及胡村花岗闪长岩的年龄分别为:138.21 ±0.82Ma、139.9 ±1.1Ma、139.3 ±1.2Ma和140.9 ±1.2Ma.岩浆侵位顺序为花岗闪长岩→石英二长闪长岩→辉石二长闪长岩.根据锆石SHRIMP U-Pb年龄变化范围,推测该区岩浆活动持续的时间约为15Ma,且岩浆属脉动式多次侵位,后期岩浆侵位的热使早期岩体中已结晶的锆石发生熔解、重结晶,形成新的锆石.地下深部岩浆活动频繁,形成了多级岩浆房,使得本区的莫霍面界线不明显.     

Isotopic systematics of He,Ar, S,Cu, Ni,Re, Os,Pb, U,Sm, Nd,Rb, Sr,Lu, and Hf in the rocks and ores of the Norilsk deposits

This paper reports the first results of a study of 11 isotope systems (³He/⁴He, ⁴⁰Ar/³⁶Ar, ³⁴S/³²S, ⁶⁵Cu/⁶³Cu, ⁶²Ni/⁶⁰Ni, ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr, ¹⁴³Nd/¹⁴⁴Nd, ^206–208Pb/²⁰⁴Pb, Hf–Nd, U–Pb, and Re–Os) in the rocks and ores of the Cu–Ni–PGE deposits of the Norilsk ore district. Almost all the results were obtained at the Center of Isotopic Research of the Karpinskii All-Russia Research Institute of Geology. The use of a number of independent genetic isotopic signatures and comprehensive isotopic knowledge provided a methodic basis for the interpretation of approximately 5000 isotopic analyses of various elements. The presence of materials from two sources, crust and mantle, was detected in the composition of the rocks and ores. The contribution of the crustal source is especially significant in the paleofluids (gas–liquid microinclusions) of the ore-forming medium. Crustal solutions were probably a transport medium during ore formation. Air argon is dominant in the ores, which indicates a connection between the paleofluids and the atmosphere. This suggests intense groundwater circulation during the crystallization of ore minerals. The age of the rocks and ores of the Norilsk deposits was determined. The stage of orebody formation is restricted to a narrow age interval of 250 ± 10 Ma. An isotopic criterion was proposed for the ore-bearing potential of mafic intrusions in the Norilsk–Taimyr region. It includes several interrelated isotopic ratios of various elements: He, Ar, S, and others.     

高压微波消解法测定醋酸纤维过滤器采集的微尘粒子中的砷镉钴铬铜铁锰镍铅钒锌

最新的流行病学研究表明,空气中较高浓度的悬浮细颗粒可能对人类的健康有不利的影响。根据该项研究显示,由于心脏病、慢性呼吸问题和肺功能指标恶化而导致死亡率的升高与细尘粒子有关。这些研究结果已经促使欧盟于1999年4月出台了限制空气中二氧化硫、二氧化氮、氧化氮、铅和颗粒物含量的法案(1999/30/EC),对各项指标包括对可吸入PM10颗粒的浓度提出了新的限制性指标。PM10颗粒是指可以通过预分级器分离采集的气体动力学直径小于10μm的细颗粒。目前研究的兴趣重点逐步偏向PM2.5这些更细微颗粒物,PM2.5这种颗粒物对健康有明显的不利影响。在欧盟指令2008/50/EC中,对PM10和PM2.5都提     

Wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometric determination of Sc, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Ba, Pb, and Th in komatiites

Komatiites are mantle-derived ultramafic volcanic rocks. Komatiites have been discovered in several States of India, notably in Karnataka. Studies on the distribution of trace-elements in the komatiites of India are very few. This paper proposes a simple, accurate, precise, rapid, and non-destructive wavelength-dispersive x-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometric technique for determining Sc, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Ba, Pb, and Th in komatiites, and discusses the accuracy, precision, limits of detection, x-ray spectral-line interferences, inter-element effects, speed, advantages, and limitations of the technique. The accuracy of the technique is excellent (within 3%) for Sc, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, Ba, Pb, and Th and very good (within 4%) for Y. The precision is also excellent (within 3%) for Sc, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Ba, Pb, and Th. The limits of detection are: 1 ppm for Sc and V; 2 ppm for Cr, Co, and Ni; 3 ppm for Cu, Zn, Rb, and Sr; 4 ppm for Y and Zr; 6 ppm for Nb; 10 ppm for Ba; 13 ppm for Pb; and 14 ppm for Th. The time taken for determining Sc, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Ba, Pb, and Th in a batch of 24 samples of komatiites, for a replication of four analyses per sample, by one operator, using a manual WDXRF spectrometer, is only 60 hours.     

Roles of xenomelts,xenoliths, xenocrysts,xenovolatiles, residues,and skarns in the genesis,transport, and localization of magmatic Fe-Ni-Cu-PGE sulfides and chromite

Most sulfide-rich magmatic Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposits form in dynamic magmatic systems by partial melting S-bearing wall rocks with variable degrees of assimilation of miscible silicate and volatile components, and generation of barren to weakly-mineralized immiscible Fe sulfide xenomelts into which Ni-Cu-Co-PGE partition from the magma. Some exceptionally-thick magmatic Cr deposits may form by partial melting oxide-bearing wall rocks with variable degrees of assimilation of the miscible silicate and volatile components, and generation of barren Fe ± Ti oxide xenocrysts into which Cr-Mg-V ± Ti partition from the magma. The products of these processes are variably preserved as skarns, residues, xenoliths, xenocrysts, xenomelts, and xenovolatiles, which play important to critical roles in ore genesis, transport, localization, and/or modification. Incorporation of barren xenoliths/autoliths may induce small amounts of sulfide/chromite to segregate, but incorporation of sulfide xenomelts or oxide xenocrysts with dynamic upgrading of metal tenors (PGE > Cu > Ni > Co and Cr > V > Ti, respectively) is required to make significant ore deposits. Silicate xenomelts are only rarely preserved, but will be variably depleted in chalcophile and ferrous metals. Less dense felsic xenoliths may aid upward sulfide transport by increasing the effective viscosity and decreasing the bulk density of the magma. Denser mafic or metamorphosed xenoliths may also increase the effective viscosity of the magma, but may aid downward sulfide transport by increasing the bulk density of the magma. Sulfide wets olivine, so olivine xenocrysts may act as filter beds to collect advected finely dispersed sulfide droplets, but other silicates and xenoliths may not be wetted by sulfides. Xenovolatiles may retard settling of – or in some cases float – dense sulfide droplets. Reactions of sulfide melts with felsic country rocks may generate Fe-rich skarns that may allow sulfide melts to fractionate to more extreme Cu-Ni-rich compositions. Xenoliths, xenocrysts, xenomelts, and xenovolatiles are more likely to be preserved in cooler basaltic magmas than in hotter komatiitic magmas, and are more likely to be preserved in less dynamic (less turbulent) systems/domain/phases than in more dynamic (more turbulent) systems/domains/phases. Massive to semi-massive Ni-Cu-PGE and Cr mineralization and xenoliths are often localized within footwall embayments, dilations/jogs in dikes, throats of magma conduits, and the horizontal segments of dike-chonolith and dike-sill complexes, which represent fluid dynamic traps for both ascending and descending sulfides/oxides. If skarns, residues, xenoliths, xenocrysts, xenomelts, and/or xenovolatiles are present, they provide important constraints on ore genesis and they are valuable exploration indicators, but they must be included in elemental and isotopic mass balance calculations.     

Regional distribution of Al,B, Ba,Ca, K,La, Mg,Mn, Na,P, Rb,Si, Sr,Th, U and Y in terrestrial moss within a 188,000 km2 area of the central Barents region: influence of geology,seaspray and human activity

Five hundred and ninety-eight samples of terrestrial moss (Hylocomium splendens and Pleurozium schreberi) collected from a 188,000 km² area of the central Barents region (NE Norway, N Finland, NW Russia) were analysed by ICP-AES and ICP-MS. Analytical results for Al, B, Ba, Ca, K, La, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Rb, Si, Sr, Th, U and Y concentrations are reported here. Graphical methods of data analysis, such as geochemical maps, cumulative frequency diagrams, boxplots and scatterplots, are used to interpret the origin of the patterns for these elements. None of the elements reported here are emitted in significant amounts from the smelting industry on the Kola Peninsula. Despite the conventional view that moss chemistry reflects atmospheric element input, the nature of the underlying mineral substrate (regolith or bedrock) is found to have a considerable influence on moss composition for several elements. This influence of the chemistry of the mineral substrate can take place in a variety of ways. (1) It can be completely natural, reflecting the ability of higher plants to take up elements from deep soil horizons and shed them with litterfall onto the surface. (2) It can result from naturally increased soil dust input where vegetation is scarce due to harsh climatic conditions for instance. Alternatively, substrate influence can be enhanced by human activity, such as open-cast mining, creation of ‘technogenic deserts’, or handling, transport and storage of ore and ore products, all of which magnify the natural elemental flux from bedrock to ground vegetation. Seaspray is another natural process affecting moss composition in the area (Mg, Na), and this is most visible in the Norwegian part of the study area. Presence or absence of some plant species, e.g., lichens, seems to influence moss chemistry. This is shown by the low concentrations of B or K in moss on the Finnish and Norwegian side of the (fenced) border with Russia, contrasting with high concentrations on the other side (intensive reindeer husbandry west of the border has selectively depleted the lichen population).     

Mercury,arsenic, antimony,and selenium contents of sediment from the Kuskokwim River,Bethel, Alaska,USA

The Kuskokwim River at Bethel, Alaska, drains a major mercury-antimony metallogenic province in its upper reaches and tributaries. Bethel (population 4000) is situated on the Kuskokwim floodplain and also draws its water supply from wells located in river-deposited sediment. A boring through overbank and floodplain sediment has provided material to establish a baseline datum for sediment-hosted heavy metals. Mercury (total), arsenic, antimony, and selenium contents were determined; aluminum was also determined and used as normalizing factor. The contents of the heavy metals were relatively constant with depth and do not reflect any potential enrichment from upstream contaminant sources.     

Petrographic, mineralogy, and geochemistry of coals of Pabedana, Kerman Province, Central Iran

This paper discusses the result of the detailed investigations carried out on the coal characteristics, including coal petrography and its geochemistry of the Pabedana region. A total of 16 samples were collected from four coal seams d2, d4, d5, and d6 of the Pabedana underground mine which is located in the central part of the Central-East Iranian Microcontinent. These samples were reduced to four samples through composite sampling of each seam and were analyzed for their petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical compositions. Proximate analysis data of the Pabedana coals indicate no major variations in the moisture, ash, volatile matter, and fixed carbon contents in the coals of different seams. Based on sulfur content, the Pabedana coals may be classified as low-sulfur coals. The low-sulfur contents in the Pabedana coal and relatively low proportion of pyritic sulfur suggest a possible fresh water environment during the deposition of the peat of the Pabedana coal. X-ray diffraction and petrographic analyses indicate the presence of pyrite in coal samples. The Pabedana coals have been classified as a high volatile, bituminous coal in accordance with the vitrinite reflectance values (58.75–74.32 %) and other rank parameters (carbon, calorific value, and volatile matter content). The maceral analysis and reflectance study suggest that the coals in all the four seams are of good quality with low maceral matter association. Mineralogical investigations indicate that the inorganic fraction in the Pabedana coal samples is dominated by carbonates; thus, constituting the major inorganic fraction of the coal samples. Illite, kaolinite, muscovite, quartz, feldspar, apatite, and hematite occur as minor or trace phases. The variation in major elements content is relatively narrow between different coal seams. Elements Sc,, Zr, Ga, Ge, La, As, W, Ce, Sb, Nb, Th, Pb, Se, Tl, Bi, Hg, Re, Li, Zn, Mo, and Ba show varying negative correlation with ash yield. These elements possibly have an organic affinity and may be present as primary biological concentrations either with tissues in living condition and/or through sorption and formation of organometallic compounds.     

Alkaline rocks of Samchampi-Samteran, District Karbi-Anglong, Assam, India

The Samchampi-Samteran alkaline igneous complex (SAC) is a near circular, plug-like body approximately 12 km² area and is emplaced into the Precambrian gneissic terrain of the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. The host rocks, which are exposed in immediate vicinity of the intrusion, comprise granite gneiss, migmatite, granodiorite, amphibolite, pegmatite and quartz veins. The SAC is composed of a wide variety of lithologies identified as syenitic fenite, magnetite ± perovskite ± apatite rock, alkali pyroxenite, ijolite-melteigite, carbonatite, nepheline syenite with leucocratic and mesocratic variants, phonolite, volcanic tuff, phosphatic rock and chert breccia. The magnetite ± perovskite ± apatite rock was generated as a cumulus phase owing to the partitioning of Ti, Fe at a shallow level magma chamber (not evolved DI = O1). The highly alkaline hydrous fluid activity indicated by the presence of strongly alkalic minerals in carbonatites and associated alkaline rocks suggests that the composition of original melt was more alkalic than those now found and represent a silica undersaturated ultramafic rock of carbonated olivine-poor nephelinite which splits with falling temperature into two immiscible fractions—one ultimately crystallises as alkali pyroxenite/ijolite and the other as carbonatite. The spatial distribution of varied lithotypes of SAC and their genetic relationships suggests that the silicate and carbonate melts, produced through liquid immiscibility, during ascent generated into an array of lithotypes and also reaction with the country rocks by alkali emanations produced fenitic aureoles (nephelinisation process). Isotopic studies (δ¹⁸O and δ¹³C) on carbonatites of Samchampi have indicated that the δ¹³C of the source magma is related to contamination from recycled carbon.