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Direct observation of primary fluid-inclusion formation

1993; Geological Society of America; Volume: 21; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1130/0091-7613(1993)021 2.3.co;2

1943-2682

Virginia B. Sisson, Robert W. Lovelace, William B. Maze, Steven C. Bergman,

NMR spectroscopy and applications

Research Article| August 01, 1993 Direct observation of primary fluid-inclusion formation Virginia B. Sisson; Virginia B. Sisson 1Department of Geology and Geophysics, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77251-1892 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Robert W. Lovelace; Robert W. Lovelace 2Capital International, 333 South Hope Street, 49th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90071 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar William B. Maze; William B. Maze 3Exxon Production Research, P.O. Box 2189, Houston, Texas 77252-2189 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Steven C. Bergman Steven C. Bergman 4Arco Exploration and Production Technology, 2300 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75075 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1993) 21 (8): 751–754. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1993)021 2.3.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share MailTo Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Virginia B. Sisson, Robert W. Lovelace, William B. Maze, Steven C. Bergman; Direct observation of primary fluid-inclusion formation. Geology 1993;; 21 (8): 751–754. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1993)021 2.3.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Observations of crystal growth in supersaturated KH2PO4 solutions indicate that it duplicates natural crystallization processes and formation of fluid inclusions in free liquids similar to vein formation or igneous systems. Continuous crystal growth by surface nucleation results in elongate fluid inclusions forndng as hollow tubes within kinked growth steps. Large, flat fluid inclusions also form either by sealing of etch pits and other surface irregularities or along cracks propagated by crystal growth. Microscopic observation of real-time crystal growth documents the formation of fluid inclusions along a surface or within a plane, inclusions that would otherwise be identified as secondary. These primary fluid inclusions resemble pseudosecondary inclusions or secondary "necked-down" inclusions commonly observed in geologic samples. Furthermore, these fluid inclusions, and many or most in natural samples, are not generated by spiral growth processes. This simple analogue experiment serves as a model for crystal growth and fluid-inclusion entrapment in hydrothermal and igneous systems. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.