Problems with inferring P-T-t paths in low-P granulite facies rocks

Journal of Metamorphic Geology

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 143-153

  Vernon, R H ^a  

^a MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Antarctica; Arunta Inlier; Central Australia; Low P metamorphism; Microstructure; P T t path; Polymetamorphism; Reactions

Indexed keywords

GRANULITE; METAMORPHISM; MICROSTRUCTURE; P/T/T PATH;

ANTARCTICA; AUSTRALIA, NORTHERN TERRITORY, ARUNTA BLOCK;

EID: 0029729190     PISSN: 02634929     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1314.1996.05814.x     Document Type: Article

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