The Origin of Sapphires in Alluvial and Marine Placers from the Loire River, France

Giuliani, G., Fallick, A. E. and Boyce, A. J. (2019) The Origin of Sapphires in Alluvial and Marine Placers from the Loire River, France. In: 15th SGA Biennial Meeting on Life with Ore Deposits on Earth, Glasgow, Scotland, 27-30 Aug 2019, pp. 897-900. ISBN 9780852619636

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Abstract

Gem sapphire deposits from the basaltic Cenozoic magmatism of the French Massif Central were eroded by the Loire River and its tributaries. New placers formed downstream up to the beach of Bretignolles-surmer on the Atlantic Ocean.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Boyce, Professor Adrian and Fallick, Professor Anthony
Authors: Giuliani, G., Fallick, A. E., and Boyce, A. J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
ISBN:9780852619636

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