Zircon alteration, formation and preservation in sandstones

Hay, D. and Dempster, T.J. (2009) Zircon alteration, formation and preservation in sandstones. Sedimentology, 56(7), pp. 2175-2191. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3091.2009.01075.x)

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Abstract

Zircon textures, chemistry and microstructures have been characterized <i>in situ</i> within Carboniferous sandstones from the Midland Valley of Scotland using back-scattered electron and cathodoluminescence images, electron backscatter diffraction techniques and chemical analyses. The study of polished thin sections reveals a variety of zircon types including unmodified detrital zircon, zircon outgrowths and different forms of modified zircon that formed in low-temperature conditions within the sedimentary rocks. These rocks have only experienced temperatures of <100

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Hay, Mr Duncan and Dempster, Dr Tim
Authors: Hay, D., and Dempster, T.J.
Subjects:Q Science > QE Geology
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
Journal Name:Sedimentology
ISSN:0037-0746
ISSN (Online):1365-3091
Published Online:26 May 2009

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