The zonal pattern of regional metamorphism in the Scottish Caledonides

The petrology of analysed Moine calc-silicate rocks enables a metamorphic zonal map of the Moines to be drawn. Correlation with pelite isograds in the Dalradian has permitted the production of a zonal map of the entire Scottish Caledonide Belt. The complex zonal pattern in the Moines is attributed p...

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Published in:	Journal of the Geological Society Vol. 130; no. 6; pp. 509 - 524
Main Author:	Winchester, J. A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Geological Society of London 01-11-1974 The Geological Society of London
Subjects:	05 calc-alkalic composition Caledonides Europe Great Britain isograds metamorphic rocks metamorphism patterns petrology polymetamorphism regional metamorphism retrograde metamorphism Scotland United Kingdom Western Europe zoning
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Summary:	The petrology of analysed Moine calc-silicate rocks enables a metamorphic zonal map of the Moines to be drawn. Correlation with pelite isograds in the Dalradian has permitted the production of a zonal map of the entire Scottish Caledonide Belt. The complex zonal pattern in the Moines is attributed partly to the interaction of different metamorphic events, which brought about widespread retrogression and apparent metamorphic inversion, and partly to post metamorphic folding of isograde surfaces.
ISSN:	0016-7649 2041-479X
DOI:	10.1144/gsjgs.130.6.0509