Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, Volume. 33, Issue 3, 613(2013)

Study on the Fine Structure of K-Feldspar of Qichun Granite

DU Deng-wen*, HONG Han-lie, FAN Kan, WANG Chao-wen, and YIN Ke
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    Fine structure of K-feldspar from the Qichun granite was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier infrared absorption spectroscopy (FTIR), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry methods to understand the evolution of the granitic magmatism and its correlation to molybdenite mineralization. The XRD results showed that K-feldspar of the potassic alteration veins has higher ordering index and triclinicity and is namely microcline with triclinic symmetry. K-feldspar of the early cretaceous granite has relatively lower ordering index and has widening [131] peak and is locally triclinic ordering. K-feldspar of the late cretaceous granite has lowest ordering index and sharp [131] peak and is homogeneously monoclinic. The FTIR results showed that the IR spectra of the Qichun K-feldspar are similar to that of orthoclase reported by Farmer (1974). The 640 cm-1 absorption band increases while the 540 cm-1 absorption band decreases with increase in K-feldspar ordering index, also, the 1 010 cm-1 absorption band separates into 1 010 and 1 046 cm-1 absorption bands, with a change in the band shape from widening to sharp outline. The ICP-MS results suggested that K-feldspar of the early cretaceous granite has relatively higher metal elements and rare earth elements, and the granite exhibits better mineralization background, K-feldspar of the potassic alteration veins has markedly lower Sr and Ba, indicating that the alteration fluid originated from the granitic magmatism, and hence, potassic alteration is a good indicator for molybdenite exploration.

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    DU Deng-wen, HONG Han-lie, FAN Kan, WANG Chao-wen, YIN Ke. Study on the Fine Structure of K-Feldspar of Qichun Granite[J]. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis, 2013, 33(3): 613

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    Paper Information

    Received: Jul. 26, 2012

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Mar. 27, 2013

    The Author Email: Deng-wen DU (yinke1984@qq.com)

    DOI:10.3964/j.issn.1000-0593(2013)03-0613-05

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