粤北大宝山北部九曲岭花岗岩锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素特征

采用LA-MC-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素测定技术,对大宝山北部九曲岭花岗岩进行测定。结果显示来自九曲岭岩体的三个花岗岩样品的U-Pb谐和年龄分别为169.0±1.9 Ma,171.3±1.4 Ma,450.2±2.9 Ma,表明九曲岭花岗岩体为一复式岩体,主体为燕山期花岗岩,但局部有加里东期花岗岩。锆石Lu-Hf同位素组成测定显示:燕山期岩体的锆石具有低的负εHf(t)值(分别为–12.19~–8.51和–19.47~–8.63),二阶段模式年龄(tDM2)为1.45~1.63 Ga,与华南燕山期花岗岩特征一致,表明其主要是下地壳重熔的产物;加里东期岩体的锆石具有高的εHf(t)值(8.89~12.06),tDM2为0.62~0.78 Ga,表明其源区有新生地壳物质的贡献,暗示早古生代加里东期大宝山区域处于伸展环境。     

湘南宜章地区辉绿岩、花岗斑岩、安山岩的形成时代和成因——锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素组成

湘南宜章县长城岭地区广泛出露以辉绿岩、花岗斑岩为主的燕山早期岩体,而宜章平和地区主要分布安山岩体,其年龄和成因有待进一步研究。分别用SHRIMP和LA-ICP-MS法测试了它们的年龄和Hf同位素组成,长城岭辉绿岩的SHRIMP锆石U-Pb年龄为153.7Ma±3.1Ma、227.0Ma±4.2Ma;长城岭花岗斑岩的LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb测年结果为153Ma±14Ma和231.58Ma±0.67Ma;平和安山岩的SHRIMP锆石U-Pb测年结果为159Ma±14Ma和229.3Ma±7.6Ma,LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb测年结果为161Ma±1Ma,显示为燕山早期岩浆侵位和印支期基性岩浆底侵。锆石Lu-Hf同位素原位分析结果表明,εHf(t)值在正值和负值范围内变化,指示岩浆为壳幔混合来源。结合长城岭花岗岩体中继承锆石的年龄信息,认为花岗质岩石可能来源于中元古代基底的重熔。岩体岩浆很可能是由元古宙火成岩石部分熔融形成的,并伴有年轻或新生幔源物质的加入,岩浆上升侵位的过程中发生了混合作用。     

江西修水莲花芯铜钼多金属矿床花岗岩LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb定年及其地质意义

江西省莲花芯铜钼多金属矿床位于江南隆褶带西段,九岭成矿带西南部,前人对该矿床的研究程度较低。本文对矿床的赋矿主岩中细粒黑云母花岗岩进行LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb年龄测定,获得其成岩年龄为(833±13)Ma,锆石稀土元素地球化学特征表明为典型的壳源岩浆锆石。通过与九岭岩体晋宁期花岗岩的成岩时代和地球化学特征进行对比,表明二者具有同期同源性。因此,笔者认为研究区的赋矿主岩中细粒黑云母花岗岩属于九岭岩体晋宁期花岗岩。     

湘南宜章地区辉绿岩、花岗斑岩、安山岩的形成时代和成因——锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素组成

湘南宜章县长城岭地区广泛出露以辉绿岩、花岗斑岩为主的燕山早期岩体,而宜章平和地区主要分布安山岩体,其年龄和成因有待进一步研究。分别用SHRIMP和LA-ICP-MS法测试了它们的年龄和Hf同位素组成,长城岭辉绿岩的SHRIMP锆石U-Pb年龄为153.7Ma±3.1Ma、227.0Ma±4.2Ma;长城岭花岗斑岩的LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb测年结果为153Ma±14Ma和231.58Ma±0.67Ma;平和安山岩的SHRIMP锆石U-Pb测年结果为159Ma±14Ma和229.3Ma±7.6Ma,LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb测年结果为161Ma±1Ma,显示为燕山早期岩浆侵位和印支期基性岩浆底侵。锆石Lu-Hf同位素原位分析结果表明,εHf（t）值在正值和负值范围内变化,指示岩浆为壳幔混合来源。结合长城岭花岗岩体中继承锆石的年龄信息,认为花岗质岩石可能来源于中元古代基底的重熔。岩体岩浆很可能是由元古宙火成岩石部分熔融形成的,并伴有年轻或新生幔源物质的加入,岩浆上升侵位的过程中发生了混合作用。     

西秦岭厂坝、黄渚关岩体的锆石U-Pb年龄、Hf同位素组成及其地质意义

厂坝及黄渚关岩体位于商丹缝合带和勉略缝合带之间的秦岭微板块,主要由花岗闪长岩及二长花岗岩组成。LA-MC-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb定年显示,黄渚关及厂坝岩体的演化可划分为中三叠世(229 Ma)和晚三叠世(215~209 Ma)2期。黄渚关中心部位的年龄((229.2±1.0)Ma)老于边部岩体((215.8±0.8)Ma),厂坝岩体中心部位年龄((218.3±1.2)Ma),老于边部年龄((209.4±0.8)Ma),结合岩体中心相和边缘相渐变的特征,说明2个岩体是由中心部位侵位,边部岩体的侵位冷却时间较晚造成的。黄渚关岩体的ε_(Hf)(t)为-3.13~-14.51,集中于-10~-6;厂坝岩体的ε_(Hf)(t)为-5.17~-14.51,集中于-12~-6。在ε_(Hf)(t)-t图解中,ε_(Hf)(t)均在球粒陨石之下和古元古地壳演化线之上;二阶段模式年龄黄渚关岩体主要集中在1.8~2.1 Ga,厂坝岩体主要集中在2.0~2.2Ga,结合继承锆石年龄1932 Ma、2039 Ma,表明古元古代地层可能为岩体的源区之一,在黄渚关岩体发现的暗色包体说明岩浆在上升的过程中发生了壳-幔岩浆的混合。因此,笔者认为黄渚关、厂坝岩体起源于古老地壳重熔,并在上升的过程中与幔源岩浆发生一定比例混合。     

华北地台南缘张士英岩体的锆石SHRIMP U-Pb测年、Hf同位素组成及其地质意义

张士英岩体位于华北地台南缘,岩石类型包括钾长花岗岩、似斑状花岗岩和石英斑岩脉,其中只在钾长花岗岩中发育有暗色岩石包体,在包体和寄主岩中发育反映岩浆混合作用的岩石结构。钾长花岗岩、似斑状花岗岩和石英斑岩脉的SHRIMP锆石U-Pb年龄分别为107.3±2.4Ma、106.7±2.5Ma和101±3Ma。锆石Hf同位素分析结果显示,钾长花岗岩的锆石εHf(t)为-15.96～-20.80,单阶段模式年龄(tDM1)为1396～1643Ma,两阶段模式年龄(tDM2)为1880～2018Ma;似斑状花岗岩的锆石εHf(t)为-18.97～-22.18,tDM1为1512～1640Ma,tDM2为1925～2080Ma;除了一粒年龄为2.6Ga的锆石具有εHf(t)为-0.71、tDM1为2943Ma和tDM2为3036Ma的组成,石英斑岩的锆石εHf(t)为-23.41～-27.95,tDM1为1678～1896Ma,tDM2为2144～2330Ma。这些数据暗示,除了存在少量太古宙地壳物质的贡献外,张士英岩体的物质来源可能主要为1.9～2.3Ga期间形成的新生地壳,但也不排除古老地壳与富集地幔源混合的可能。综合分析前人研究成果表明,在太平洋板块俯冲方向发生转变的过程中,先存断裂带发生拉张。张士英岩体与中国东部同期岩浆活动一起可能形成于这种受断裂带控制的伸展环境。     

海南岛高通岭钼矿床赋矿岩体LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb年龄、Hf同位素和Ce4+/Ce3+特征

高通岭钼矿床位于海南岛中部的早白垩世—晚白垩世高通岭岩体中,是一个小型热液脉型钼矿床。作者对赋矿围岩黑云母钾长花岗岩进行了岩相学观察、LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb定年、锆石Lu-Hf同位素测试和锆石微量元素分析。结果显示:赋矿围岩矿物组合为钾长石(45%~60%)、石英(20%~30%)、斜长石(10%~20%)及黑云母(10%~15%);矿石矿物以辉钼矿为主,矿石类型主要为石英脉型,次为蚀变黑云母钾长花岗岩型和碎裂岩型;高通岭岩体中的锆石,具有清晰的振荡环带,显示其岩浆成因;锆石U-Pb年代学研究获得206U/238Pb加权平均年龄为(102.5±1.8)Ma,锆石的~(176)Hf/~(177)Hf比值为0.282 349~0.282 663,εHf(t)为-12.8~-1.7,二阶段地壳模式年龄(TCDM)为1976~1271 Ma,峰值为1450~1400 Ma,锆石稀土元素配分模式显示高通岭岩体的陆壳源区属性。地表取样的黑云母钾长花岗岩(GTL-03和GTL-04)具有较低Ce~(4+)/Ce~(3+)比值(160左右),反映了较低氧逸度,钻孔取样的黑云母钾长花岗岩具有较高Ce~(4+)/Ce~(3+)比值(平均值377)。高通岭岩体总体上氧逸度较低,暗示其大规模成矿潜力较低。     

赣西蒙山岩体地球化学、锆石U-Pb年龄、Hf同位素特征及地质意义北大核心CSCD

以赣西地区蒙山岩体为研究对象,通过对该岩体地球化学、锆石U-Pb年龄及Hf同位素的研究,探讨其岩浆物质来源及构造背景。该岩体经历了印支期、燕山期岩浆侵入活动,形成六种岩石类型,LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb年龄分别为224.0±2.10 Ma(n=19,MSWD=1.9)、223.0±2.20 Ma(n=21,MSWD=2.6)、222.0±2.80 Ma(n=21,MSWD=2.7)、220.0±1.90 Ma(n=16,MSWD=1.5)、217.0±3.70 Ma(n=8,MSWD=1.8)、142.0±0.98 Ma(n=21,MSWD=1.4),表明岩体经历了印支期、燕山期两期岩浆活动。印支期花岗质岩石地球化学具高硅富钾、准铝-过铝质特征;微量元素富集高场强元素Zr、Hf、Th、U和稀土元素La、Ce、Sm、Nd、Y,明显亏损Rb、Ba、Sr、Ti、P;稀土元素分馏程度不高,δEu介于0.03~0.15,具强Eu负异常,Ce异常不明显,稀土配分曲线呈“V”型;为同源岩浆演化的特点。CaO/Na_(2) O比值<0.3、Rb/Sr>5,岩石二阶段模式年龄T DM2主体介于868~1465 Ma,为中-新元古代,εHf(t)对应的T DM2值显示,岩体物源起源于成熟地壳,后期有大量新生地壳物质的加入,表明岩石来源于含水矿物(如白云母、绿帘石/黝帘石)的脱水反应导致成熟度高地壳物质的熔融而形成。在花岗岩构造环境判别图上,投于碰撞大地构造背景上的花岗岩和造山后花岗岩类(POG)区域,锆石U-Pb年龄表明成岩时段滞后于印支运动高峰期(258~243 Ma),为受印支运动造成华南地壳加厚滞后,地壳进入伸展阶段,减压熔融形成的花岗质岩浆。     

太行山北段王安镇杂岩体中酸性岩锆石SHRIMP U-Pb定年、Hf同位素组成及其地质意义

太行山北段王安镇杂岩体花岗闪长岩、二长花岗岩、髫髻山组火山岩-安山岩精细SHRIMP U-Pb定年和Hf同位素地球化学研究表明:花岗闪长岩体形成于135.7±1.3Ma,二长花岗岩体形成于133.7±1.1Ma,安山岩形成于138.89±0.9Ma,与杂岩体内基性侵入岩(138Ma)具有相似的形成年龄。花岗闪长岩的锆石εHf(t)值为-21.81~-16.09,相应tDMC为2.2~2.6Ga;二长花岗εHf(t)值为-20.50~-16.31,相应tDMC为2.2~2.5Ga,与杂岩体内基性岩体具有极为相似的Hf同位素特征εHf(t)=-22.8~-15.3。杂岩体中酸性岩类岩石成因可解释为:富集地幔(EMI)部分熔融形成的玄武质岩浆遭受一定程度的地壳混染以及之后的分离结晶作用对形成王安镇杂岩体中酸性岩类发挥着关键作用。与华北克拉通内部其他地区相同,晚侏罗-早白垩世北太行地区处于软流圈上涌的岩石圈伸展构造背景。     

江西大湖塘矿区九岭花岗闪长岩的成因及其构造意义

江南造山带东段发育了一系列新元古代花岗岩类侵入体,其中以江西九岭岩体最为显著。锆石U-Pb定年结果表明九岭岩体形成于819Ma。富云母暗色包体在九岭花岗闪长岩体内部广泛出现,典型的岩浆结构及针状磷灰石表明包体为岩浆成因。花岗闪长岩及暗色包体的Mg~#(42~50)均大于玄武质岩石熔融实验结果(大多数40)。暗色包体具有更高的MgO、CaO、Fe_2O_3~T、TiO2及更高的Ni、Co、Sc、V。全岩Sm-Nd同位素结果显示暗色包体的ε_(Nd)(t)为-3.4~-2.1,花岗闪长岩ε_(Nd)(t)为-4.0~-3.5。花岗闪长岩锆石的ε_(Hf)(t)为(-1.4~6.4),多数为正值。Nd-Hf同位素分析表明双桥山群很可能是花岗闪长岩的源区。暗色岩浆包体的普遍发育暗示九岭岩体形成于壳幔岩浆混合过程,除双桥山群外,地幔也贡献了一定的物质。暗色富云包体不是岩石熔融的残渣,而是幔源基性岩浆与富钾下地壳相互作用的产物。结合区域上变质岩、地层学、基性岩研究结果,我们认为扬子板块与华夏板块碰撞的时间很可能在825Ma左右,九岭岩体形成于造山带碰撞挤压向伸展转变的过渡阶段,是壳幔岩浆混合的产物。     

闽西南清流地区加里东期花岗岩锆石U-Pb年代学及Hf同位素组成研究

通过对玮埔岩体两个代表性样品进行锆石的LA-ICP-MSU-Pb测年获得的206Pb/238U加权平均年龄分别为(429.9±3.0)Ma、(446.3±4.0)Ma,证明该岩体确实不是最早认为的印支期花岗岩,而是加里东期岩体。同时对宁化岩体一个样品的锆石LA-ICP-MSU-Pb测年结果得到206Pb/238U加权平均年龄为(448.2±2.5)Ma,同样属于加里东期岩体。进一步对闽西南清流地区玮埔和宁化岩体的锆石Lu-Hf同位素组成分析表明,εHf(t)值主要集中在-0.8～-10.4之间,且Hf二阶段模式年龄(TDM2)集中在1.72～2.34Ga之间,表明其岩浆源区来自华夏地块元古代地壳物质。并结合其他己发表的相关年代学和地球化学资料,可以推断包括玮埔和宁化岩体在内的华南内陆地区加里东期花岗岩很可能是元古宙基底深熔而成的产物;其形成与陆内地壳物质叠置加厚所引起的再造作用关系紧密。     

内蒙古维拉斯托矿床花岗岩类SHRIMP年代学及Hf同位素研究

维拉斯托铜多金属矿床地处中亚造山带和大兴安岭造山带的叠加复合部位,该矿床花岗岩类锆石SHRIMP U-Pb测年结果显示为(298.0±2.5)Ma、(308.3±4.2)Ma、(313.9±3.4)Ma和(320.5±4.1)Ma,表明该矿区花岗岩类的成岩时代为晚石炭世。岩石地球化学特征表明它们为岩浆弧活动的产物。除花岗闪长岩样品锆石的εHf(t)为-4.1～+4.08外,其他3件黑云母花岗岩、黑云母二长花岗岩、石英闪长岩样品锆石ε_Hf(t)为正值,为+0.4～+9.9,锆石Hf模式年龄的峰值与古亚洲洋发育的时间较为一致,暗示矿区花岗岩类源区物质主要为俯冲的古亚洲洋壳以及少量前寒武纪地壳。矿区花岗岩类系统研究为探讨晚古生代兴蒙造山带的演化过程提供了基础资料,为该铜多金属矿床的成因研究提供了新的证据。     

桂北地区丹洲期与南华冰期之间沉积转换的年代学记录

文章通过碎屑锆石U-Pb测年和Hf同位素研究,揭示桂北地区丹洲期与南华冰期之间沉积转换的年代学记录。分别对丹洲群合桐组、拱洞组以及南华系长安组进行碎屑锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素分析。结果表明,丹洲群合桐组和拱洞组具有相似的碎屑锆石年龄谱系,U-Pb年龄集中在720~1000 Ma、1700~2300 Ma和2400~2700 Ma。而南华系长安组的U-Pb年龄集中在650~720 Ma和720~1000 Ma,明显区别于丹洲群。丹洲群合桐组和拱洞组具有相似的Hf同位素特征,其ε_Hf(t)以负值为主,且多数锆石的二阶段Hf模式年龄（T_DM2）大于2400 Ma。而南华系长安组的Hf同位素特征区别于丹洲群,其ε_Hf(t)以正值为主,T_DM2值集中于1000~1300 Ma和1400~2200 Ma。碎屑锆石U-Pb年龄谱系和Hf同位素组成的不同,以及锆石形态和物源的差异,表明“雪峰不整合面”上下的南华冰期与丹洲期沉积地层之间存在明显的沉积转换。     

Evolution and provenance of Neoproterozoic basement and Lower Paleozoic siliciclastic cover of the Menderes Massif (western Taurides): Coupled U–Pb–Hf zircon isotope geochemistry

In the Menderes Massif (western Taurides) a Neoproterozoic basement comprising metasediments and intrusive granites is imbricated between Paleozoic platform sediments. U–Pb–Hf zircon analyses of Menderes rock units were performed by us using LA-ICP-MS. The U–Pb detrital zircon signal of the Neoproterozoic metasediments is largely consistent with a NE African (Gondwana) provenance. The oldest unit, a paragneiss, contains significant amounts (~ 30%) of Archean-aged zircons and εHf (t) values of about a half of its Neoproterozoic zircons are negative suggesting contribution from Pan-African terranes dominated by reworking of an old crust. In the overlying, mineralogically-immature Core schist (which is still Neoproterozoic), the majority of the detrital zircons are Neoproterozoic, portraying positive εHf (t) values indicating derivation from a proximal juvenile source, resembling the Arabian–Nubian Shield.The period of sedimentation of the analyzed metasediments, is constrained between 570 and 550 Ma (Late Ediacaran). The Core schist sediments, ~ 9 km thick, accumulated in less than 20 My implying a tectonic-controlled sedimentary basin evolved adjacent to the eroded juvenile terrane. Granites, now orthogneisses, intruded the basin fill at 550 Ma, they exhibit ± 0 εHf (t = 550 Ma) and T_DM ages of 1.4 Ga consistent with anatexis of various admixtures of juvenile Neoproterozoic and Late Archean detrital components. Granites in the northern Arabian–Nubian Shield are no younger than 580 Ma and their εHf (t) are usually more positive. This implies that the Menderes does not represent a straightforward continuation of the Arabian–Nubian Shield.The lower part of the pre-Carboniferous silisiclastic cover of the Menderes basement, comprises a yellowish quartzite whose U–Pb–Hf detrital zircon signal resembles that of far-traveled Ordovician sandstones in Jordan (including 0.9–1.1 Ga detrital zircons), supporting pre-Triassic paleorestorations placing the Tauride with Afro-Arabia. The detrital signal of the overlying carbonate-bearing quartzitic sequence indicates contribution from a different source: the majority of its detrital zircons yielded 550 Ma and ± 0 εHf (t = 550 Ma) values identical to that of the underlying granitic gneiss implying exposure of Menderes-like granites in the provenance.260–250 Ma lead-loss and partial resetting of the U–Pb system of certain zircons in both basement and cover units was detected. It is interpreted as a consequence of a Permian–Early Triassic thermal event preceding known Triassic granitoid intrusions.     

大别山鲁家寨花岗岩地球化学、锆石年代学和Hf同位素特征:扬子克拉通北东缘新元古代岩浆活动证据

对大别山造山带的鲁家寨花岗岩进行了锆石U-Pb年代学、锆石Hf同位素和岩石地球化学研究.锆石LA-ICP-MS U-Pb定年结果表明鲁家寨花岗岩形成于新元古代((816±17)Ma).鲁家寨花岗岩总体具有高硅(SiO2 69.13%～75.47%)、准铝-弱过铝(A/CNK=0.98～1.01)的化学组成特征.稀土元素...     

越南西北部Posen花岗岩锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素组成特征

本文报道出露于越南西北部的Posen花岗岩岩体锆石U-Pb年龄和Hf同位素组成特征,讨论岩石成因和该地区新元古代岩浆作用的大地构造意义.分析3个花岗岩样品获得723Ma至760Ma的锆石U-Pb年龄,表明花岗岩形成于新元古代.该花岗岩的锆石Hf同位素组成有较大的变化范围,ε_(Hf)(t)值变化范围为-16.1至+3.4,单阶段Hf模式年龄为1186～1945Ma,暗示Posen花岗岩有着复杂的源区物源组成.在误差范围内,锆石两阶段Hf同位素模式年龄值主要集中在2.0～2.1Ga,与两阶段Nd同位素模式年龄值2.1～2.2Ga一致,说明花岗岩体主要由古元古代地壳物质部分熔融形成的.部分锆石颗粒具有正ε_(Hf)(t)值,可能指示花岗岩岩浆形成过程中存在壳-幔混合相互作用.在越南西北部发育新元古代岩浆作用可能与扬子板块广泛发育的、伴随Rodinia超大陆裂解过程的岩浆活动存在成因的联系,也揭示越南西北部地体可能与扬子板块具有亲缘关系,因此,可以推断马江断裂带应该代表印支板块和华南板块之间的古特提斯缝合带在越南西北部的延伸.     

Neoproterozoic bimodal volcanic rocks and granites in the western Dabie area,northern margin of Yangtze block,China: implications for extension during the break-up of Rodinia

ABSTRACT

To better understand the Neoproterozoic tectonic evolution along the northern margin of Yangtze Block, we have determined the geochronological and geochemical compositions of newly recognized bimodal volcanic suite and coeval granites from the western Dabie terrain. LA-ICP-MS zircon U-Pb dating reveals that the felsic and mafic volcanics from the Hong’an unit have crystallization ages of 730 ± 4Ma and 735 ± 5Ma, respectively, indicating that the bimodal suite was erupted during the Neoproterozoic. The Xuantan, Xiaoluoshan, and Wuchenhe granites yield U-Pb ages of 742 ± 4 Ma, 738 ± 4 Ma, and 736 ± 4 Ma, respectively. The felsic volcanic rocks show peraluminous characteristics, and have a close affinity to S-type granite. The mafic volcanic rocks are basalt in compositions, and are likely generated from a depleted mantle source. The granites belong to high-K calc-alkaline and calc-alkaline series, display metaluminous to peraluminous, and are mainly highly fractionated I-type and A-type granite. The granites and felsic volcanics have zircon εHf(t) values of ?16.4 to + 5.6 and two-stage Hf model ages (T_DM2) of 1.28 to 2.40 Ga, suggesting that they were partial melting of varying Mesoproterozoic–early-Neoproterozoic crust. The granites have εNd_(t) of -14.7 to -1.5, and the two-stage Nd model ages (T_DM2) values of 1.54 to 2.61 Ga, also implying the Yangtze crustal contribution. These Neoproterozoic bimodal suite and coeval granites were most likely generated in a rifting extensional setting, triggered by the mantle upwelling, associated with crust–mantle interaction. Intensive magmatic rocks are widespread throughout the South Qingling, Suizhao, western Dabie and eastern Dabie areas during 810–720 Ma, and show peak ages at ~ 740 Ma. Combining regional geology, we support a continental rifting extensional setting for the north margin of the Yangtze Block during the break-up of the supercontinent Rodinia.     

Early Precambrian tectono-thermal events: coupled U–Pb–Hf of detrital zircons from Jiao–Liao–Ji Belt,North China Craton

The Dashiqiao Formation on the Liaodong Peninsula constitutes an important component within the Jiao–Liao–Ji Belt, North China Craton. It is composed dominantly of dolomitic marbles intercalated with minor carbonaceous slates and mica schists, hosting one of the largest magnesite deposits on Earth. This study presents zircon cathodoluminescence (CL) images and U–Pb–Hf isotope data, as well as single-mineral geochemical data for the staurolite–garnet–mica schist from the Dashiqiao Formation, in order to constrain its protolith age and provenance, and further to discuss the early Precambrian tectono-thermal events of the North China Craton. U–Pb isotopic dating using the LA–ICP–MS method on detrital zircons from the schist preserves at least three age populations ranging in age from 2.99 to 2.02 Ga, and grains as old as ca 4087 Ma. The dominant Neoarchean detrital zircons were most probably sourced from the basement within the Longgang and Nangrim blocks, while the minor Mesoarchean zircons were only sourced from the Longgang Block. The subordinate middle Paleoproterozoic zircons are consistent with ages of the regionally distributed coeval Liaoji granites and volcanics within the Jiao–Liao–Ji Belt. Zircon U–Pb dating yields a metamorphic age of 1930 Ma for the sample, interpreted to represent the peak stage of epidote amphibolite facies metamorphism. Thus, the depositional age for the protolith of the schist was proposed in the period between 2.01 and 1.93 Ga. LA–MC–ICP–MS Lu–Hf isotopic data show that all Archean (2.45–2.55) detrital zircons possess positive ε_Hf(t) values from +?0.7 to +?7.5 with juvenile depleted mantle model ages, suggesting a significant crustal growth event during the Neoarchean in the North China Craton. The Paleoproterozoic detrital zircons possess variable ε_Hf(t) values (??5.5–+?8.3) and depleted mantle model ages from Mesoarchean to Paleoproterozoic. The zircons with negative ε_Hf(t) values implies the Mesoarchean to Neoarchean crust undergoing a recycling event in the period 2.40–2.01 Ga, while those with positive ε_Hf(t) value suggest some indication of juvenile addition to the crust during the Paleoproterozoic. Using regional geological and new detrital zricon U–Pb–Hf isotopic data, the early Precambrian tectono-thermal events can be subdivided into the following episodes: Mesoarchean, late Neoarchean, middle Paleoproterozoic, and late Paleoproterozoic times.     

SHRIMP U-Pb zircon geochronology and Hf isotope analyses of Middle Permian–early triassic intrusions in southern Manzhouli area,Northeast China: implications for the subduction of Mongol-Okhotsk plate beneath the Erguna massif

ABSTRACT

The results of SHRIMP U-Pb ages and in situ Hf isotope of zircons from three granites in the southern Manzhouli region of northeast China, provide new data to understand the subduction process of Mongol-Okhotsk Plate beneath the Erguna massif. SHRIMP U-Pb zircon geochronology results yield an age of 265.5 Ma (middle Permian) for fine-grained monzogranite. Rocks from the Early–Middle Triassic are mainly granodiorite (247.4 ± 4.6 and 249.3 ± 4.9 Ma), the granites are with SiO₂ = 60.0–77.4 wt.%, Al₂O₃ = 12.3–16.8wt.% and Na₂O/K₂O = 0.7–1.9. Chemically, they are metaluminous to peraluminous and belong to the high-K calc-alkaline series. Enrichments in the large ion lithophile elements (e.g., Rb, Ba, and K) and depletions in the high field strength elements (e.g., Nb, Ta, and Ti) are typical for these rock types. The monzogranite (~265 Ma) and granodiorite (~247 Ma) contain zircons with εHf(t) values of 6.3–8.5 and 5.1–7.9, yielding T_DM2 model ages of 888–752 and 958–774 Ma, respectively. These geochemical and zircon Hf isotopic data indicate that primary magmas for Middle Permian–Early Triassic granites crystallized from primary magmas generated by Neoproterozoic crustal materials, formed in an active continental margin setting. The andesite of the Gegenaobao formation is similar with the Izu–Bonin–Mariana arc, relating to subduction initiation. Based on the characteristics of exposed rocks and zircon U-Pb ages of andesite and granitoid rocks in the study area, we conclude the onset subduction of Mongol-Okhotsk Plate beneath the Erguna massif may occur at early-middle Permian.