Effect of hydrostatic pressure upto 1.5 GPa on the magnetic parameters of basaltic rocks

Summary The effect of hydrostatic pressure upto 1.5 GPa on the remanent magnetic polarization of samples, representing three groups of basalts with different ratios of the reversible and irreversible component of overall changes is studied. It is shown that, as a result of permanent changes of the transfer properties of the non-magnetic matrix, the patterns of pressure changes of the remanent magnetic polarization differ after applying a pressure of 1.5 GPa, however, the ratio of the reversible and irreversible component does not change.     

The effect of uniaxial elastic deformation on the remanent magnetization of basalts

Summary The effect of uniaxial elastic deformation on the remanent magnetization of some basalts, containing generalized titanomagnetities of different chemical composition, was studied. The irreversible changes of the saturated and natural remanent magnetizations were measured. With the deformed samples no permanent change of the spectrum of micro-coercive forces, or change in the magnitude of the specific saturated remanent magnetization were observed. The experimental results agree with the model of mutual interaction of structural defects with magnetic domatins [10] under the assumption of predominantly reversible changes of the dislocation structure of the sample due to elastic deformation.     

Magnetic effects associated with chemical changes in igneous rocks

Experimental evidence and theory indicate that chemical changes occur in many igneous rocks at sufficiently low temperatures to significantly affect the remanent magnetization. Some chemical changes lead to self-reversals of magnetization that are not reproducible in laboratory experiments. Such self-reversals appear to be very rare in subaerially-erupted basalts, but they probably are much more common in some other rock types, such as granites and diorites. The stability of the natural remanent magnetization in igneous rocks can be decreased, left unaltered, or increased by chemical changes. In addition, chemical changes will usually affect the intensity of magnetization in a rock; the intensity can increase, decrease, or (rarely) be left unaltered by a chemical change. Such changes are important to consider in the development of improved techniques for obtaining reliable estimates of the intensity of the Earth's magnetic field in the past and in correctly interpreting marine magnetic anomalies. Finally, experiments and theory are presented which suggest that many of the chemical changes in igneous rocks will only occasionally produce significant changes in the direction of the magnetization.     

Determination of paleointensity from sedimentary and igneous rocks by the method of alternating-field remagnetization

The remanent magnetization of igneous and sedimentary rocks, if not changed by heating or by alteration of magnetic minerals, keep the information about the intensity of that magnetic field in which initial magnetization took place.It has been determined that the dependence of anhysteretic remanent magnetization of such a rock on d.c. magnetic field permits us to find the paleointensity. A method of investigation of rock specimens by means of such remagnetization is suggested and applied to determining the paleointensity for a series of Permo-Triassic rocks.     

Impact-pressure controlled orientation of shatter cone magnetizations in Sierra Madera,Texas, USA

A suite of Sierra Madera Impact deformed rocks was studied and magnetic analyses were performed. We characterized the magnetic signatures of two locations, sites A and B that have different physical characteristics of shock fractured structures as well as the magnetic signatures. Shatter cone at site A has a fine-scale (few to ∼10 mm) distributed array of complete shatter cones with sharp apex. Natural remanent magnetization (NRM) of site A shatter cone is distributed within the plane that is perpendicular to the apexes of the cones. Shatter cone at site B shows no apparent cone shape or apex, instead, a relatively larger scale and multiple striated joint set (MSJS) and sinusoidal continuous peak. NRM of site B shatter cone is clustered along the apexes. The difference in magnetization direction is a likely indicator of the shock pressure where parallel to apex indicates pressures larger than 10 GPa and perpendicular to apex indicate pressures less than 10 GPa. Intensities of NRM and saturation isothermal remanent magnetization (SIRM) contrast and fluctuate within a shatter cone as well as in between two sites. We observed a random orientation of magnetic vector directions and amplitudes changing over small scales leading to the absence of coherent macro-scale signature.     

Development of a magnetic method for reconstructing the paleoclimate of the rock formation time: A case study of the Paleolithic Kostenki-12 site section (the Voronezh region)

A magnetic method is proposed for reconstructing the paleoclimate existing at the formation time of rocks of the Paleolithic Kostenki-12 site section. Results obtained from an experimental study of scalar magnetic characteristics (SMCs) of the rocks (magnetic susceptibility, anhysteretic remanent magnetization, and saturation isothermal remanent magnetization) are presented. These results indicate complex along-section SMC behavior distinguished by alternating larger and smaller values of the parameters. The magnetic minerals of the section are mainly represented by pseudo-single-domain magnetite grains. The size of the magnetite grains in the pseudo-single-domain range varies along the section, increasing in its lower half. The SMCs values plotted on different scales for the upper and lower halves of the section clearly revealed 12 magnetic zones (MZs). Comparison of the MZs with palynological zones obtained in a parallel section showed, on the whole, a convergence of data: MZs with larger (smaller) SMC values correlate with thermomers (cryomers). Comparison of along-section SMC variations with the GRIP (Greenland Ice Core Project) curve of the time dependence of paleotemperatures confirmed or refined the ages of lithologic horizons. As a result, it is established that constraints on paleoclimatic changes in the rock formation time can be gained from SMC variations if the main carriers of magnetization in rocks are pseudo-single-domain magnetite grains even with magnetic grain size varying along the section.     

Magnetic parameters and variations in the composition of igneous rocks of the Franz Josef Land archipelago

A combined study of magnetic parameters of basalt and andesite samples is performed in the framework of geological investigations of the Franz Josef Land at the paleomagnetic laboratory of Munich University. The study included the determination of the coercivity, saturation magnetization, Curie points, natural remanent magnetization (NRM), and magnetic susceptibility and the examination of ferromagnetic minerals with a microscope. Data on the chemical composition of rocks are obtained for all samples, and radiological ages are determined for the majority of rocks.Thermomagnetic curves of samples are subdivided into four types depending on the composition of ferromagnetic NRM carriers.The data obtained point to multiple changes in the predominant composition of igneous rocks. Each stage of magmatism is characterized by a specific type of the ferromagnetic component in the rocks and, therefore, magnetomineralogical investigations can be used for differentiation and correlation of the igneous rocks.     

Magnetic signatures related to orogenic gold mineralization,Central Lapland Greenstone Belt,Finland

A number of lode–gold occurrences are hosted by hydrothermally altered greenstones along the southern boundary of the Palaeoproterozoic Central Lapland Greenstone Belt. The hydrothermally altered and mineralised zones are related to a major thrust and shear zone system that extends much across northern Finland. Spatial correlation between mineralized zones, brittle structural features and chemical alteration was explored and identified from high-resolution aeromagnetic data, in combination with airborne electromagnetic and gamma-ray spectrometric data and coupled with petrophysical and palaeomagnetic studies. The most prominent magnetic, ductile signatures formed during the Svecofennian Orogeny (1900–1800 Ma), resulting in elastic, curved, continuous magnetic patterns. These elastic anomaly patterns were disturbed by tectonic stress from S–SW, resulting in parallel, regularly oriented fracture families and thrust faults normal to the main stress direction. According to aeromagnetic, palaeomagnetic and structural evidence, the thrust zone was active during the latest stage of the orogenic event, but was also reactivated at a later date. Airborne gamma-ray data reveals zones of potassic alteration in the ultramafic rock units in the vicinity of cross-sections of these two fault sets. Chemical and mineralogical changes during alteration and metamorphism strongly affected the mafic and ultramafic host rocks throughout the deformation zone. The strong potassium enrichment and coinciding destruction of magnetic minerals resulted in enhanced potassium concentration and reduction of magnetic anomaly amplitudes. Palaeomagnetic results indicate that the remanent magnetization for the altered ultramafic rocks along the thrust zone is of chemical origin (CRM) and was acquired at 1880–1840 Ma, which is presumed also to be the age of the chemical alteration related to gold mineralization.     

华北地块早古生代地层单元的岩石磁学特征研究

通过对采自华北地块西部鄂尔多斯盆地边缘早古生代地层单元中的４４块定向岩芯样品的岩石磁学实验（饱和等温剩磁及剩磁矫顽力的测量，三轴磁化的饱和等温剩磁的系统热退磁和低温实验）研究，揭示出华北地块早古生代地层单元的各类岩石中，主要载磁矿物的构成具有磁铁矿或赤铁矿与中等居里温度的磁黄铁矿、磁赤铁矿等共存的特征；个别地层单元的岩石中以极低居里点的针铁矿为主要载磁矿物．     

Comparative experimental study on several methods for measuring elastic wave velocities in rocks at high pressure

To measure elastic wave velocities in rocks at high temperature and high pressure is an important way to acquire the mechanics and thermodynamics data of rocks in the earth's interior and also a substantial approach to studying the structure and composition of materials there. In recent years, a rapid progress has been made in methodology pertaining to the measurements of elastic wave velocities in rocks at high temperature and high pressure with solids as the pressure-transfer media. However, no strict comparisons have been made of the elastic wave velocity data of rocks measured at high temperature and high pressure by various laboratories. In order to compare the experimental results from various laboratories, we have conducted a comparative experimental study on three measuring methods and made a strict comparison with the results obtained by using the transmission method with fluid as the pressure-transfer medium. Our experimental results have shown that the measurements obtained by the three methods are comparable in the pressure ranges of their application. The cubic sample pulse transmission method used by Kern is applicable to measuring elastic wave velocities in crustal rocks at lower temperature and lower pressure. The prism sample pulse reflection-transmission method has some advantages in pressure range, heating temperature and measuring precision. Although the measurements obtained under relatively low pressure conditions by the prism sample pulse transmission method are relatively low in precision, the samples are large in length and their assemblage is simple. So this method is suitable to the experiments that require large quantities of samples and higher pressures. Therefore, in practical application the latter two methods are usually recommended because their measurements can be mutually corrected and supplemented.     

The relationship between the magnetic and strain fabrics of some haematite-bearing Welsh slates

The anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility and the natural remanent magnetization of haematite-bearing Welsh Cambrian slates, showing a gradation in degree of deformation, have been related to the known strain of these rocks. An approximate quantitative relationship between strain and magnetic susceptibility anisotropy has been deduced, which would allow rapid strain estimation in this region by magnetic analysis.     

La de´termination de l'aimantation re´manente visqueuse et le test de E. et O. Thellier applique´ aux roches

A method is described for measurement of the magnetic viscosity of rocks, which is considered in its three forms: induced magnetization viscosity, remanent magnetization viscosity and viscous remanent magnetization. An application is then presented in the form of an experimental verification of the E. and O. Thellier test of approximate elimination of the viscous magnetization effect in rocks. It is shown that, used in the conventional manner, the employment of this test is fully justified, although not allowing measurement of the VRM, the values obtained being seriously underestimated.     

Palaeomagnetism of some Cenozoic sediments,Cairo–Fayum area,Egypt

The palaeomagnetic and rock magnetic characteristics of some Cenozoic rocks from the Cairo–Fayum area have been investigated. A total number of 259 oriented core samples were collected at 32 sites located in rocks of Eocene (13 sites), Oligocene (11 sites) and Pliocene (9 sites) ages. Most of these rocks carry a weak but stable remanent magnetisation that is principally carried by hematite. Goethite and magnetite are also found in some samples as subordinate constituents. Careful thermal demagnetisation successfully enabled the isolation of the characteristic remanent magnetisation. Normal and reversed polarities that passed a reversal test have been recorded in the three age groups. This magnetisation is probably of primary origin and reflects the ages of the rocks. The resultant palaeomagnetic poles are considered reliable and represent a good contribution to the African palaeomagnetic database and should help in further refining of the Cenozoic APWP for Africa.     

海原断裂带老虎山段断层岩磁学研究及其构造意义

断层岩,尤其是断层泥的磁性异常近年来被研究人员广泛关注,但关于其磁性异常的形成原因尚没有统一的解释．海原断裂是青藏高原东北缘一条重要的走滑断裂,前期研究发现海原断裂带景泰段出露有数十米至上百米的断层岩,是理想的研究材料．本研究选取海原断裂带景泰段老虎山山前一个断层岩剖面作为研究对象,拟通过测量断层岩的磁化率（χ）、非磁滞剩磁（ARM）、饱和等温剩磁（SIRM）、等温剩磁（IRM）以及磁化率随温度变化曲线（χ-T曲线）等磁学参数并结合粒度、碳含量、X射线衍射（XRD）等分析方法来探究海原断裂带老虎山段不同颜色断层岩的磁性特征及其形成机制．磁学研究显示黑色、红色及杂色断层泥相较于围岩和破碎带显示了低磁性,尤其是黑色断层泥,其磁化率值均小于10×10~(-8 )m~3·kg~(-1)．碳含量及矿物相分析结果指示黑色断层泥与断裂带附近石炭系煤层具有相似的矿物相组成,结合相似的χ-T曲线推断石炭系煤层为黑色断层泥的母岩．石炭系煤层经断层活动卷入断层,在断层强烈剪切摩擦作用下不断细化,形成伊利石等黏土矿物,并促使一部分顺磁性含铁硅酸盐矿物或其他含铁矿物发生化学变化形成亚铁磁性矿物,使得黑色断层泥的磁化率较其母岩石炭系煤层有一定升高．通过黑色断层泥的铁磁性磁化率结合χ-T曲线计算获得断层泥所经历的最高温度约为420℃,不超过450℃．老虎山段厚层碳质断层泥的存在为该地区发现的浅层蠕滑现象提供了一种解释．     

On the theory of depositional remanent magnetization in sedimentary rocks

The effects of various factors such as thermal agitation, coagulation, anisotropy of susceptibility, and shape irregularity on the alignment of magnetic carrier grains during the process of acquisition of depositional remanent magnetization in sedimentary rocks is discussed.     

Possibilities of remote estimation of the natural remanent magnetization of rocks in the zones of geomagnetic field reversal

The possibilities of the remote estimation of the distribution character of the rock natural remanent magnetization in the zones of geomagnetic field reversal are considered. The Faraday effect—rotation of the signal polarization plane in the magnetic field—is used for this purpose in the process of radar impulse sounding of the magnetic field.     

Remagnetization of the Early Paleozoic rocks from southern part of the Huabei basin (II)

The opinions vary on the secondary remagnetization mechanisms of carbonate rocks. The prevalent interpretations of magnetic remanences are either chemical in origin that invoked the large-scale migration of orogenic fluids. or thermoviscous magnetization involved burial diagenetic processes. The paleomagnetic study carried out in northwestern part of Henan Province (north of the Qinling orogenic belt) reveals that 90% of carbonate rocks have suffered from the secondary remagnetization. On the basis of rock magnetic experiments, the assemblage of the magnetic minerals, remanent carriers and its formation process, and the possible mechanisms of remagnetization in these carbonate rocks are discussed.     

扬子克拉通太古代崆岭群角闪岩相与麻粒岩相岩石的岩石磁学研究

提供了扬子克拉通太古代基底崆岭群２０件代表性岩石样品的密度与磁性参数的测量结果．结果表明，变碎屑岩与ＴＴＧ（英云闪长－奥长花岗－花岗间长质）片麻岩（１３个样品）的磁化率与饱和剩磁普遍大于斜长角闪岩和辉长岩．前者的磁化率与饱和剩磁平均值分别为１２１３×１０^－６ＳＩ与１９．９４Ａ／ｍ，而后者的则为８０２×１０^－６ＳＩ与１０．７７Ａ／ｍ．变碎屑岩与ＴＴＧ片麻岩呈明显的亚铁磁性状态；斜长角闪岩和辉长岩则以顺磁性或顺磁性与亚铁磁性混合状态分布为主．热磁分析结果表明，变碎屑岩与ＴＴＧ片麻岩的剩磁载体以磁铁矿与磁赤铁矿为主；斜长角门岩和辉长岩则明显含有磁黄铁矿与次要的磁铁矿．变碎屑岩与ＴＴＧ片麻岩的磁性具有很强的非均一性．推断崆岭群中的变碎屑岩为麻粒岩相变质级，视深度相当于大陆下地壳；而斜长角闪岩的变质级明显低于变碎屑岩，可能为角门岩相，视深度相当于中地壳．变碎屑岩与ＴＴＧ片麻岩磁性的强非均一性可能与该区后期广泛发生的混合岩化作用密切相关。     

Response of the paleomagnetic record to environmental changes in the late Pleistocene

During revisiting the Upper Pleistocene Pekla loess-soil section located on the Sea of Azov coast of the Taman Peninsula, its lower 6 m were continuously sampled, which led to an increase in the age range from ∼50 to 400 ka. The detailed rock magnetic study of the structure, grain-size, and concentrations of magnetic mineral (natural remanent magnetization (NRM) carrier) in the collected rock samples revealed regular changes in rock magnetic characteristics along the section and their correlation with climatic fluctuations. Magnetite and hematite both deposited during the transport of sedimentary material and formed during pedogenesis, which involved the entire section to a varying extent, represent the main magnetic minerals in the examined rocks. Automorphic paleosoils that were formed during warm and humid periods corresponding to odd stages of the MIS scale are characterized by elevated concentrations of magnetic mineral (NRM, magnetic susceptibility (K _lf), saturation isothermal remanent magnetization (SIRM), and anhysteresis (ideal) remanent magnetization (ARM)) parameters and share of superparamagnetic particles (up to 80%, according to elevated values of the frequency-dependent magnetic susceptibility K _td) as well as by lowered rigidity parameter (B _cr) and grain size (ARM/K parameter). Such changes in the paleosoils may be explained by the occurrence of newly formed fine-grained magnetite particles close in size to its superparamagnetic and single-domain varieties due to the activation of bio/geochemical processes during warm stages. The growth of the above-mentioned rock magnetic parameters in automorphic soils may be considered as serving a quantitative criterion for defining the boundary between warm and cold periods even in poorly developed soils.     

Changes of parameters of magnetic anisotropy of foliated rocks under pressure

Summary The changes of magnetic anisotropy under pressure were studied on a set of rocks with marked macroscopic stratification, collected from the Rjvíz borehole. The anisotropy parameters are relatively very stable under directional pressure, acting parallel with the rocks' bedding, and, on the contrary, significantly unstable under pressure acting perpendicular to the bedding. Systematically different magnitudes of stress sensitivity coefficients, , for parallel directional susceptibility were observed in both cases in the same types of rocks. The main cause is probably the different capability of transferring external stress to ferrimagnetics via the stratified non-magnetic matrix. With regard to magnetomechanical phenomena, therefore, a singel value of the stress sensitivity coefficient is insufficient to characterize rocks with a markedly anisotropic matrix.