Layered Intrusions: From Petrological Paradigms to Precious Metal Repositories

Brian O'Driscoll, Jill A VanTongeren

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    Abstract

    Layered mafic–ultramafic intrusions have occupied a position of central importance in the field of igneous petrology for almost a century. In addition to underpinning petrological paradigms such as cumulus theory, some layered intrusions are exceptionally enriched in base and precious metals, including the platinum-group elements. Technological advances are driving the current and future state-of-the-art in the study of layered intrusions and, looking forward, it is clear that these bodies will continue to inspire and challenge our understanding of magmatic systems and magma solidification for many years to come.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number13(6)
    Pages (from-to)383-389
    JournalELEMENTS
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017

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