ISSN:
1432-0967
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract Late Hercynian U-bearing carbonate veins within the metamorphic complex of La Lauzière are characterized by two parageneses. The first is dominated by dolomite or ankerite and the second by calcite and pitchblende. Fluids trapped in the dolomites and ankerites at 350–400° C are saline waters (20 to 15 wt % eq. NaCl) with δD∼ −34 to −49‰. In the calcite they are less saline (17 to 8 wt % eq. NaCl) and trapped at 300–350° C with δD∼ −50 to −65‰. All fluids contain trace N2, CO2 and probably CH4. The carbonates have Δ 13C∼ −8 to −14‰. and derived their carbon from organic matter. Evolution of the physico-chemical conditions from dolomite (ankerite) to calcite deposition was progressive. H and O-isotope studies indicate the involvement of two externally derived fluids during vein development. A D-rich (∼ −35‰) low fO2, saline fluid is interpreted to have come from underlying sediments and entered the hotter overlying metamorphic slab and mixed with more oxidizing and less saline U bearing meteoric waters during regional uplift. This evidence for a sedimentary formation water source for the deep fluid implies that the metamorphic complex overthrusted sedimentary formations during the Late-Hercynian.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00371319
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