A review of the distribution of metamorphism in the ancient Rhodesian craton |
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| Authors: | EP Saggerson LM Turner |
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| Institution: | Department of Geology, University of Natal, Durban South Africa |
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| Abstract: | During the early development of the Rhodesian craton the regional metamorphism of some of the oldest rocks of Bulawayan and Shamvalan age, was apparently progressive and is expressed in terms of a clearly defined metamorphic zonation established under conditions of relatively high geothermal gradients in which very low grades typical of the central craton pass into extremely high grades that define the cratonic margin particularly within the Zambezi and the Limpopo belts. The distribution of the associated early granitic rocks relates to the metamorphic pattern, thus implying that both metamorphism and granite development were due to thermal highs centred on the Limpopo mobile belt and possibly the Zambezi belt. |
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