Ore-forming processes within granitic pegmatites

• Published in: Ore geology reviews Vol. 101; pp. 349 - 383
• Main Author: London, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2018
• Subjects: Constitutional zone refining; Fractional crystallization; Gemstones; Granite; Industrial minerals; Liquidus undercooling; Pegmatite; Rare metals; Gemstones; Pegmatite; Fractional crystallization; Rare metals; Industrial minerals; Liquidus undercooling; Constitutional zone refining; Granite

[Display omitted] •Granitic pegmatites result from extended fractional crystallization of large granitic plutons.•Liquidus undercooling is the single most important factor in forming granitic pegmatites.•Experiments have replications pegmatitic zonation and texures. Pegmatites are texturally complex...