Trace Element Discrimination Diagrams for the Tectonic Interpretation of Granitic Rocks

A. Pearce, Julian; Harris, Nigel; G. Tindle, A.

doi:10.1093/petrology/25.4.956

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Trace Element Discrimination Diagrams for the Tectonic Interpretation of Granitic Rocks

Published in Journal of Petrology • Nov 1, 1984

Authors:

Julian A. Pearce

Nigel Harris

A. G. Tindle

Abstract

Granites may be subdivided according to their intrusive settings into four main groups—ocean ridge granites (ORG), volcanic arc granites (VAG), within plate granites (WPG) and collision granites (COLG)—and the granites within each group may be further subdivided according to their precise settings a...

Subject

Geology

Magmatism

Geochemistry

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