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Described in this papa are the characteristics of tetrad effects of REE in rare-metal granites. Based on the analytical data and experimental geochemical data available, it is pointed out that the tetrad effects of REE in the granites are produced in the metal-fluid system. Intense fractional crystallization of granitic melt (containing REE accessary minerals) and its interaction with volatile-rich (F, Cl) fluid are the major factors leading to the tetrad effects of REE. From this, this paper presents a composite genetic model for high-degree fractional crystallization — volatile-rich fluid metasomatism of rare-metal granites. With the model, quantitative calculations have been made. Meanwhile, it is pointed out that the tetrad effects of REE can be used as an important indicator to distinguish mineralized granites from barren ones.
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Zhenhua, Z., Masuda, A. & Shabani, M.B. REE tetrad effects in rare-metal granites. Chin. J. of Geochem. 12, 206–219 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02843360
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