Biotite
View article: Experimental constraints on the sources of lithium-rich granites and pegmatites
Experimental constraints on the sources of lithium-rich granites and pegmatites Open
Rare-metal granites and pegmatites are enriched in critical metals, such as lithium (>5000 ppm), relative to conventional granites in the crust (5000 ppm lithium) are sourced from the anatexis of enriched crustal rocks (>300 ppm lithium), …
View article: Geochemical constraints on the origin of phonolites from the Lužické hory Mts., Ohře (Eger) Rift, Bohemian Massif
Geochemical constraints on the origin of phonolites from the Lužické hory Mts., Ohře (Eger) Rift, Bohemian Massif Open
Geochemical and petrological data are reported for phonolites from the Lužické hory Mts. in the northeastern part of the Ohře (Eger) Rift near the junction with the Lusatian Fault. The rocks are collectively enriched in incompatible trace …
View article: Weathering Trends Unveil K-Metasomatism in Bundelkhand Granitoids: Resolving the Pink–Grey Granitoid Paradox
Weathering Trends Unveil K-Metasomatism in Bundelkhand Granitoids: Resolving the Pink–Grey Granitoid Paradox Open
The petrogenetic puzzle of pink coloration of granitoid rocks is rooted on the debate between primary magmatic versus metasomatic origin of K-feldspar, which, in turn, has persisted due to difficulties in distinguishing these processes thr…
View article: Zircon U–Pb Ages and Geochemistry of Diaoluoshan Granite, Hainan Island: Implications for Late Cretaceous Tectonics in South China
Zircon U–Pb Ages and Geochemistry of Diaoluoshan Granite, Hainan Island: Implications for Late Cretaceous Tectonics in South China Open
Hainan Island has experienced a superposition of multiple phases of tectonic movements and magmatic activities, leading to numerous controversies regarding the genesis, spatiotemporal distribution, and tectonic setting of its Yanshanian gr…
View article: Data supporting “Geochemical behaviour of biotite during interaction with aqueous and brine fluids” (Repczyńska et al., 2025, Chemical Geology, 672, 122486)
Data supporting “Geochemical behaviour of biotite during interaction with aqueous and brine fluids” (Repczyńska et al., 2025, Chemical Geology, 672, 122486) Open
Data supporting “Geochemical behaviour of biotite during interaction with aqueous and brine fluids” (Repczyńska et al., 2025, Chemical Geology, 672, 122486)
View article: Data supporting “Geochemical behaviour of biotite during interaction with aqueous and brine fluids” (Repczyńska et al., 2025, Chemical Geology, 672, 122486)
Data supporting “Geochemical behaviour of biotite during interaction with aqueous and brine fluids” (Repczyńska et al., 2025, Chemical Geology, 672, 122486) Open
Data supporting “Geochemical behaviour of biotite during interaction with aqueous and brine fluids” (Repczyńska et al., 2025, Chemical Geology, 672, 122486)
View article: Argon data for samples from Sheep Creek and other mineral systems in central and western Montana, USA
Argon data for samples from Sheep Creek and other mineral systems in central and western Montana, USA Open
This dataset includes 40Ar/39Ar data for 14 samples from the Sheep Creek carbonatite occurrence and other mineral systems in central and western Montana, USA. Samples were acquired from this area by Christopher Gammons and his students (Mo…
View article: Supplementary Table S1-3 for Role of Water in REE Mineralization of Carbonatite Systems: Constraints from Apatite and Biotite Volatiles
Supplementary Table S1-3 for Role of Water in REE Mineralization of Carbonatite Systems: Constraints from Apatite and Biotite Volatiles Open
Table S1 presents trace elements of apatite from Miaoya and Shaxiongdong complexes. Table S2 presents major elements and volatile contents of apatite from the Miaoya and Shaxiongdong complexes. Table S3 shows compositions of biotite in the…
View article: Supplementary Table S1-3 for Role of Water in REE Mineralization of Carbonatite Systems: Constraints from Apatite and Biotite Volatiles
Supplementary Table S1-3 for Role of Water in REE Mineralization of Carbonatite Systems: Constraints from Apatite and Biotite Volatiles Open
Table S1 presents trace elements of apatite from Miaoya and Shaxiongdong complexes. Table S2 presents major elements and volatile contents of apatite from the Miaoya and Shaxiongdong complexes. Table S3 shows compositions of biotite in the…
View article: Mineralogical and Geochemical Characteristics of the Fe-Ti Mineralized Mafic-Ultramafic Intrusions at Wajilitag, Tarim Basin, China: With Special Emphasis on the Role of Apatite
Mineralogical and Geochemical Characteristics of the Fe-Ti Mineralized Mafic-Ultramafic Intrusions at Wajilitag, Tarim Basin, China: With Special Emphasis on the Role of Apatite Open
The Early Permian Tarim Large Igneous Province is a prominent magmatic-metallogenic province in China, hosting significant Fe-Ti mineralized mafic-ultramafic intrusions. Among them, the Wajilitag Fe-Ti oxide deposit stands out, which is ho…
View article: Petrochemistry of Granitic Rocks within Muidna and Its Environs Part of Sheet 185 SW, Paiko, North Central Nigeria
Petrochemistry of Granitic Rocks within Muidna and Its Environs Part of Sheet 185 SW, Paiko, North Central Nigeria Open
The basement rocks within Muidna and its environs part of sheet 185 SW, Paikoarea of North Central Nigeria were evaluated geologically, mineralogically and geochemically using thin section, x-ray diffraction (XRD) and x-ray fluorescence. T…
View article: Application of an alternative methodology for bio-inputs: silicon analysis in the roots and leaves of soybeans cultivated with biotite and granitic remineralizers
Application of an alternative methodology for bio-inputs: silicon analysis in the roots and leaves of soybeans cultivated with biotite and granitic remineralizers Open
Soybeans are one of the main commodities produced worldwide and are among the most prominent agricultural products in the global market. Brazil is dependent on chemical fertilizers, importing about 80% of synthetic fertilizers containing n…
View article: Integrated Mineral Chemistry and Monazite–Zircon U–Pb Geochronology of Wangtu Metasediments and Granites, NW Himalaya, and Their Role in Columbia Assembly
Integrated Mineral Chemistry and Monazite–Zircon U–Pb Geochronology of Wangtu Metasediments and Granites, NW Himalaya, and Their Role in Columbia Assembly Open
The Wangtu Gneissic Complex (WGC) is a Paleoproterozoic granite-gneiss complex located in the Wangtu-Karcham-Akpa section of the Sutlej Valley in the northwest Lesser Himachal Himalaya, India. The basement of the WGC remains mostly in its …
View article: Provenance and Tectonic Setting of the Mesoproterozoic Pudeng Formation in the Western Yangtze Block
Provenance and Tectonic Setting of the Mesoproterozoic Pudeng Formation in the Western Yangtze Block Open
The Yangtze Block provides a natural window into the tectonic evolution of Precambrian continental crusts. The Julin Group is a dominant Precambrian stratigraphic unit in the southwestern block, the depositional age of which is still poorl…
View article: Life cycle of a giant A-type batholith in the Proterozoic and its link to mineral resources: The Pikes Peak system, Colorado
Life cycle of a giant A-type batholith in the Proterozoic and its link to mineral resources: The Pikes Peak system, Colorado Open
Constraints on the time scales of magmatic-hydrothermal processes are key factors in understanding the formation of mineral resources of economic importance that are associated with silicic magmatic systems, including porphyry Cu-Mo-Au sys…
View article: Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis
Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis Open
This is the supplementary materials for the article entitled "Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis". It includes two files. Supplementary Material 1: Tables S1-S8; Sup…
View article: Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis
Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis Open
This is the supplementary materials for the article entitled "Accessory mineral isotope compositions constrain on anatexis and magma extraction in the deep crust and their implications for granite genesis". It includes two files. Supplemen…
View article: Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis
Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis Open
This is the supplementary materials for the article entitled "Accessory minerals constrain anatexis and melt extraction in deep crust and implications for granite genesis". It includes two files. Supplementary Material 1: Tables S1-S8; Sup…
View article: Dynamic multifractal characteristics and damage evolution of granite pegmatite with varying biotite content based on acoustic emission monitoring
Dynamic multifractal characteristics and damage evolution of granite pegmatite with varying biotite content based on acoustic emission monitoring Open
View article: HARD ROCKS AQUIFER PROPERTIES ESTIMATION AND MAPPING THE OPTIMAL DEPTH OF WELLS TO DRILL IN DIVO-GUITRY AREA, SOUTHERN COTE DIVOIRE
HARD ROCKS AQUIFER PROPERTIES ESTIMATION AND MAPPING THE OPTIMAL DEPTH OF WELLS TO DRILL IN DIVO-GUITRY AREA, SOUTHERN COTE DIVOIRE Open
Pressures on water resources are intensifying in several regions of Cote dIvoire, including the Divo-Guitry fissured basement area. However, data for a good understanding of the hydrogeological environment remains scarce. This study used s…
View article: Intrusion-related (ca. 422 Ma), monzogranite-hosted Au-Ag-Sb mineralization at the Yellow Fox zone, eastern Mount Peyton Intrusive Suite, north-central Newfoundland, Canada
Intrusion-related (ca. 422 Ma), monzogranite-hosted Au-Ag-Sb mineralization at the Yellow Fox zone, eastern Mount Peyton Intrusive Suite, north-central Newfoundland, Canada Open
The northeastern and eastern parts of the ca. 425–416 Ma Mount Peyton Intrusive Suite in north-central Newfoundland, Canada, host several Au-Ag-Sb-bearing mineralized zones associated with fracture systems and narrow quartz veins mantled b…
View article: Experimental Study on Damage and Degradation Mechanism of Biotite Granulite Under Freeze–Thaw Action
Experimental Study on Damage and Degradation Mechanism of Biotite Granulite Under Freeze–Thaw Action Open
With the increasing intensity of resource development in alpine regions, numerous geotechnical engineering problems in cold regions have become increasingly prominent. In order to explore the damage and deterioration laws of rocks caused b…
View article: The Genesis and Geological Significance of the Chaluo Granite in Yidun Magmatic Arc, Western Sichuan, China: Constraints from the Zircon U-Pb Chronology, Elemental Geochemistry and S-Pb-Hf Isotope
The Genesis and Geological Significance of the Chaluo Granite in Yidun Magmatic Arc, Western Sichuan, China: Constraints from the Zircon U-Pb Chronology, Elemental Geochemistry and S-Pb-Hf Isotope Open
The Chaluo granite is situated in the middle section of the Yidun magmatic arc in western Sichuan Province, China. It holds great significance for the study of the geological evolution of the Paleo-Neotethys tectonic belts. The Chaluo gran…
View article: Melt reactions and timescales of melting in pelitic rocks—a case study from the Garhwal Himalaya
Melt reactions and timescales of melting in pelitic rocks—a case study from the Garhwal Himalaya Open
The nature, location, longevity and pressure-temperature conditions of different crustal melt reactions during orogenesis provide constraints on the structure, mechanical strength and exhumation of orogenic middle crust as well as element …
View article: Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA)-Based Characterization of Lithium Source: Biotite and Associated Minerals in Nepheline Syenites
Mineral Liberation Analysis (MLA)-Based Characterization of Lithium Source: Biotite and Associated Minerals in Nepheline Syenites Open
Due to the rapid advancement of technology, lithium carbonate has become a crucial raw material for battery storage applications. Brines remain the primary source, while lithium carbonate production from ores is limited. Therefore, expandi…
View article: Calibration, Validation and Evaluation of Machine Learning Thermobarometers in Metamorphic Petrology: An Application to Biotite and Outlook for Future Strategy
Calibration, Validation and Evaluation of Machine Learning Thermobarometers in Metamorphic Petrology: An Application to Biotite and Outlook for Future Strategy Open
Geothermobarometry provides crucial constraints on the physical conditions of metamorphism, offering insights into petrogenetic processes and providing key information on thermal regimes and metamorphic depths to other geological disciplin…
View article: Early Miocene hornblende rhyolite in the Yoka Formation in the Hamasaka area, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Early Miocene hornblende rhyolite in the Yoka Formation in the Hamasaka area, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Open
View article: Suitability of Fobur Biotite – Granite as an Aggregate Construction Material, Jos, North Central Nigeria
Suitability of Fobur Biotite – Granite as an Aggregate Construction Material, Jos, North Central Nigeria Open
The physical properties of the Fobur Granites in Plateau State were examined with the aim of determining their suitability as aggregates for construction. Some rock samples were collected from different points within the study area. Ten (1…
View article: Geochronology and metamorphic evolution of the biotite-plagioclase gneisses from the Luanxian Group in eastern Hebei, North China Craton
Geochronology and metamorphic evolution of the biotite-plagioclase gneisses from the Luanxian Group in eastern Hebei, North China Craton Open
Previous metamorphic studies in the eastern Hebei terrane have predominantly focused on rocks within gneiss domes and the Saheqiao linear tectonic belt, while the metamorphosed supracrustal rocks of the Luanxian Group in the Lulong-Shuangs…
View article: Geochemical characteristics of orthopyroxene-bearing metamorphosed lithologies in the northern Chilka lake area, Eastern Ghats belt, India: Insights into the original nature and petrogenesis of precursors
Geochemical characteristics of orthopyroxene-bearing metamorphosed lithologies in the northern Chilka lake area, Eastern Ghats belt, India: Insights into the original nature and petrogenesis of precursors Open
The northern Chilka Lake area stone quarries expose a high-grade terrane comprising a metapelitic suite interbanded with orthopyroxene-bearing gneisses and garnet-biotite leucogneisses (leptynites). This study presents bulk-rock and minera…