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Metamorphism of Calcareous/Ultramafic Rocks

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1 Metamorphism of Calcareous/Ultramafic Rocks

2 Metamorphism of Calcareous/Ultramafic Rocks – the System CaO-MgO-SiO2-CO2-H2O

3 Metamorphic zones in siliceous dolomites of the Lepontine Alps

4 Mineral Assemblages in Siliceous Dolomites
All reactions isobarically univariant!

5 The Effect of H2O on Decarbonation Reactions – T-XCO2 Diagrams

6 XCO2 at TMax nCO2/(nCO2+nH2O)
Mixed-Volatile (H2O-CO2)Equilibria XCO2 at TMax nCO2/(nCO2+nH2O) 3

7 T-XCO2 Phase Equilibria in the System CaO-MgO-SiO2-CO2-H2O

8 Chemical Potential and T-XCO2 Diagrams
mH2O Yields correct orientation of topology mCO2

9 Internal Buffering of Fluid Composition (XCO2)

10 Internal Versus External Buffering of XCO2
Internal buffering

11 The Assemblage Dol-Qtz and the Talc Field
Note that the assemblage dol-qtz will produce, talc, tremolite or diopside depending on XCO2

12 Intersecting Isograds – the Role of XCO2

13 Intersecting Isograds – the Role of XCO2

14 Effect of XCO2 on Isograd Distribution in Mixed Pelitic and Calcareous Assemblages

15 CO2 Infiltration and the Amphibolite – Granulite Transition

16 Isograds in Limestone around Mount Royal
Note the implications of internal buffering of XCO2

17 Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks

18 Progressive Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks

19 T-XCO2 Relationships for Metamorphosed Ultramafic Rocks

20 P-T relationships During Progressive Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks

21 Ultramafic Rocks, CO2 Sequestration and Global Cooling

22 A CO2 Sequestration Model
Create a hydrous slurry of ultramafic rock Pump CO2 through the slurry at elevated temperature

23 Results of a CO2 sequestration Experiment
Temperature: 195 oC Duration: 5 hrs 25 min Serpentinite Magnesite 30 mm

24 A Potential Thermoelectric Power Station of the Future


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