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NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2003/00244

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Tourmaline as a monitor of P,T and local element mobility.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr J Schumacher, University of Bristol, Earth Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Bristol, Earth Sciences
Science Area:
Earth
Overall Classification:
Earth
Science Classification details
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Science Topics:
Earth Resources
Properties Of Earth Materials
Abstract:
We have recently identified a previously unrecognised type of sector zoning in metamorphic tourmalines in rocks from the French Massif Central and the Tauern Window in the Alps. This zoning resembles hourglass sector zoning found in magmatic amphiboles. The sector zoning can be used to determine element partitioning among different sectors within the same growth zones. This partitioning will be a function of only P and T, since the chemical environment is the same for all sectors. The crux of this proposal is to attempt to calibrate and test the T-P dependence inter-sector partitioning and to characterise the major- and trace-element partitioning among sectors. If successful, we will have a tourmaline geothermometer, which we plan to use to work out T, P and relative time histories for and monitor local chemical variations in areas under study.
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2004 - 31 Dec 2004
Value:
£15,036
(FY details)
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/B/S/2003/00244
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £15,036  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - Other Costs
£4,810£10,226

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