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Siam Classification of Granitoids

This document classifies granitoids into four types - S, I, A, and M - based on their composition, tectonic setting, and source materials. S-type granites are derived from partial melting of metasediments in regional metamorphic terranes. I-type granites form in subduction zone settings from melting of deep crustal igneous rocks. A-type granitoids have an anorogenic origin in stable cratons. M-type granitoids originate as fractionated mantle melts underplated beneath the crust. The document also discusses the timing of emplacement of granitoids as post-tectonic, syntectonic, or pretectonic based on

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Siam Classification of Granitoids

This document classifies granitoids into four types - S, I, A, and M - based on their composition, tectonic setting, and source materials. S-type granites are derived from partial melting of metasediments in regional metamorphic terranes. I-type granites form in subduction zone settings from melting of deep crustal igneous rocks. A-type granitoids have an anorogenic origin in stable cratons. M-type granitoids originate as fractionated mantle melts underplated beneath the crust. The document also discusses the timing of emplacement of granitoids as post-tectonic, syntectonic, or pretectonic based on

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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
• High Al but contain no hornblende
• I-type granites
• Biotite, muscovite, cordierite, & garnet
• A-type granitoids
• High Rb in source rocks
• M-type granitoids • 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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