Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6441069 Lithos 2011 14 Pages PDF
Abstract
► A comprehensive zircon and baddeleyite U-Pb age determination is conducted for the Phalaborwa Complex. ► The various phases were synchronously emplaced at ~ 2060 Ma. ► The Complex has high initial Sr and low initial Nd and Hf isotopic compositions. ► The primary carbonatitic magma was derived from an enriched mantle. ► The Phalaborwa carbonatite magmatism was triggered by a mantle plume related to the Bushveld event.
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