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    This document classifies granitoids into four types - S, I, A, and M - based on their geological origin and composition. S-type granites partially melt metasediments, I-type granites form at subduction zones, A-type granitoids have an anorogenic origin in stable cratons, and M-type granitoids originate as fractionated mantle melts or underplated mantle melts that may assimilate crustal materials. The document also discusses factors like alkali and silica content, accessory minerals, rare earth elements, and strontium isotope ratios that distinguish between the four types of granitoids.

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    This document classifies granitoids into four types - S, I, A, and M - based on their geological origin and composition. S-type granites partially melt metasediments, I-type granites form at subduction zones, A-type granitoids have an anorogenic origin in stable cratons, and M-type granitoids originate as fractionated mantle melts or underplated mantle melts that may assimilate crustal materials. The document also discusses factors like alkali and silica content, accessory minerals, rare earth elements, and strontium isotope ratios that distinguish between the four types of granitoids.

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    This document classifies granitoids into four types - S, I, A, and M - based on their geological origin and composition. S-type granites partially melt metasediments, I-type granites form at subduction zones, A-type granitoids have an anorogenic origin in stable cratons, and M-type granitoids originate as fractionated mantle melts or underplated mantle melts that may assimilate crustal materials. The document also discusses factors like alkali and silica content, accessory minerals, rare earth elements, and strontium isotope ratios that distinguish between the four types of granitoids.

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    S-I-A-M Classification

    S-Type Granites

    Chappell and White

    Occur in regional metamorphic terranes

    S-type granites

    Partial melting of metasediments

    I-type granites
    A-type granitoids
    M-type granitoids

    High Al but contain no hornblende


    Biotite, muscovite, cordierite, & garnet
    High Rb in source rocks
    Initial Sr ratios > 0.710

    I-Type Granites
    Subduction zone continental margin
    High Ca and Na
    Contain hornblende and sphene

    Hornblende-rich inclusions
    Melting of deep crustal igneous rocks
    Source region poor in Rb
    Initial Sr isotope ratios <0.708

    A-Type Granitoids
    Anorogenic origin
    High in SiO2, up to 77%
    High alkalies, Fe/Mg, halogens
    Peralkaline?
    Stable craton environment

    M-Type Granitoids
    Originate as fractionated
    mantle melts
    Underplated mantle melts
    May assimilate crustal materials
    May mix with crustal melts

    Low Rb, Th, U


    Initial Sr rations <0.705
    Forms tonalites

    Time and Depth of Emplacement


    Post-tectonic
    Cross cutting contacts
    Syntectonic
    Concordant fabrics
    Pretectonic
    Metamorphic imprint on fabric

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