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Geological Society, London, Special Publications; 1979; v. 8; p. 323-337;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.SP.1979.008.01.36
© 1979 Geological Society of London

4. Metamorphism

Pelite facies series and the temperatures and pressures of Dalradian metamorphism in E Scotland

Ben Harte & Neil F. C. Hudson

Grant Institute of Geology, Edinburgh University, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JW, Scotland
Kedleston Road, Derby DE3 1GB

An attempt is made to synthesise data on the regional metamorphism of pelites in the eastern Scottish Dalradian. Zonal sequences (facies series) of mineral assemblages are presented and variants of the traditionally recognised Barrovian and Buchan metamorphism are separated. A Schreinemakers net and petrogenetic grid for the system KFMASH is presented and fixed in P-T space using experimental data. The P-T data for the various facies series are used in conjunction with other constraints to develop a model of isotherm and isobar distribution in the region, and the effects of post metamorphic folding of the isopleths are noted. P-T gradients normal to isobars suggest overall ‘geothermal’ gradients for most of the area to be convex to the T-axis, and it is suggested that they result from magma intrusion at depth. The region adjacent to the Highland Boundary fault shows strong horizontal and vertical temperature gradients which are tentatively interpreted to indicate the presence of a synmetamorphic tectonic boundary to the Dalradian metamorphic belt.





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