| Autor: |
Massonne, Hans-Joachim, Wenmao Tu |
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Terra Nova; Dec2007, Vol. 19 Issue 6, p476-480, 5p, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 1 Map |
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Microdiamond and graphite occur in quartzofeldspathic rocks (saidenbachites) of the central Erzgebirge in Saxony. Zircon from such rocks contains not only relatively high but also variable amounts of early formed graphite and later crystallized diamond, however no carbonate. Six purified zircon concentrates were analysed by mass spectrometry for δ13C(PDB) values which were between −24 and −33‰. The carbon inclusions resulted in C contents of the concentrates as high as 0.5 wt%. It is hypothesized that the observed δ13C signature results from organic material in the sedimentary protoliths of the saidenbachites probably deposited not earlier than Mid-Devonian. This material was transformed to graphite during early metamorphism and subsequently to diamond after an anatectic event at great depths (>150 km). During these processes, the δ13C signature of the carbon did not (significantly) change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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