The serpentinized peridotites overlying the subducted zones in the Izu-Bonin-Mariana (IBM) arc system have been interpret as the cause of the low-velocity layer identified beneath the IBM froearc, in turn few earthquakes occurred along the plate boundary. Chrysotile, which is a low temperature and highly hydrated phase of serpentine with low frictional strength, has been suggested as the low velocity material in the serpentinized peridotites, besides, brucite is inferred to be likely conducive to stable sliding. However, such idea encounters challenging in our serpentinized peridotites from the southern Mariana forearc, which absent both the above minerals. The presence of talc, which characterized by its weak, low-friction and inherently stable sliding behavior, provides new clue. Here we report the occurrence of talc in serpentinized peridotites collected from the landward trench slope of the southern Mariana forearc. We infer that talc is mainly forming as a result of the reaction of serpentine minerals with silica-saturated fluids released from the subducting slab, and talc also occurs as talc veins sometimes. Due to its unique physical properties, talc may therefore play a significant role in aseismic slip in the IBM subduction zone.
A Nb-, Ta-, rare metal deposit has been discovered in a albitization-, amazonitization-granite by using amazonite as an indicator. The ore-bearing dyke, early Yanshanian in age, occurs in a Late Jurassic metamorphic sandstone and breccia. Three stages of albite can be distinguished, showing regular variation in composition, optical property and structure with respective to different generations. Two generations of amazonite are noticed and studies are made on their composition and structure by using optical and X-ray diffraction methods. Amazonite is readily recognizable in the field by its colonr. Its occurrence with albitization can be used as a prospecting indicator for Nb, Ta and other rare metals. 相似文献