ISSN:
1432-0967
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract Diffusion rates of18O tracer in quartz (∥ c, 1 Kb H2O) and Amelia albite (⊥ 001, 2 Kb H2O) have been measured, using Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS). A new technique involving hydrothermal deposition of labelled materials has removed the possibility of pressure solution-reprecipitation processes adversely affecting the experiments. Reported diffusion constants are:β-quartz (∥ c), $$D_0 = 3.4\left( {\begin{array}{*{20}c} { + 4.8} \\ { - 2.0} \\ \end{array} } \right)x 10^{ - {\text{13}}} {\text{m}}^{\text{2}} {\text{s}}^{ - {\text{1}}} $$ ,Q=98±7 KJ mol−1 (600–825° C, 1 Kb); Amelia albite (⊥ 001), $$D_0 = 1.0\left( {\begin{array}{*{20}c} { + 2.0} \\ { - 0.7} \\ \end{array} } \right)x 10^{ - {\text{13}}} {\text{m}}^{\text{2}} {\text{s}}^{ - {\text{1}}} $$ ,Q=85±7 KJ mol−1, (400–600° C, 2 Kb). Measured quartz18O diffusivities decrease discontinuously at theα-β transition, reflecting strong structural influences. The reported albite data agree with previously recorded studies, butβ-quartz data indicate significantly lower activation energies. Possible causes of this discrepancy, and some geological consequences, are noted.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00572161
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