A critical review on petrogenetic, metallogenic and geodynamic implications of granitic rocks exposed in north and east China: New insights from apatite geochemistry

• Published in: Journal of geodynamics Vol. 136; p. 101723
• Main Authors: Zafar, Tehseen, Rehman, Hafiz Ur, Mahar, Munazzam Ali, Alam, Masroor, Oyebamiji, Abiola, Rehman, Saif Ur, Leng, Cheng-Biao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2020
• Subjects: Apatite; evolution; Geodynamic; Luming and LYRB granites; Magmatic; Mineralization; Petrogenetic characteristics; Magmatic; Mineralization; Petrogenetic characteristics; Apatite; Geodynamic; evolution; Luming and LYRB granites

[Display omitted] •Magmatic apatite reflects the parental magma attributes of Luming and Lower Yangtze granites.•Apatite Sr contents and REEs ratios serve as significant proxies to trace the differentiation history of granitic rocks.•Apatite chemical constituents act as a vigorous tool to identify m...