Abstract
Geochemical and isotopic (Sm-Nd and Sr) studies of deposits of the Baikal and Oselok Groups in the southern Siberian Craton and LA-ICP-MS U-Pb dating of detrital zircons show that they accumulated in passive continental-margin settings in the Vendian. The time limits of sedimentation were assessed on the basis of Sr chemostratigraphy of carbonate deposits of the Baikal Group and LA-ICP-MS U-Pb dating of detrital zircons in first-cycle terrigenous deposits of the Oselok Group. The main provenances for rocks of these groups were constant. These were rocks of the cover and basement of the Siberian Craton. Tuffite horizons in upper portions of the groups are the only sign of Late Vendian activation of this block, which is reflected in changes of geochemical indices of terrigenous rocks and their younger Sm-Nd model ages.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1177-1194 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Russian Geology and Geophysics |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 10 |
Early online date | 26 Sept 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Detrital zircons
- Geochemistry
- Isotope composition
- Sedimentary sequences
- Siberian Craton
- Vendian-Cambrian