Trace element discrimination diagrams for the tectonic interpretation of granitic rocks

Journal of Petrology

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 1984, Pages 956-983

  Pearce, Julian A ^a   Harris, Nigel B W ^a   Tindle, Andrew G ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0021364074     PISSN: 00223530     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/petrology/25.4.956     Document Type: Article

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