On the occurrence and boron isotopic composition of tourmaline in (ultra)high-pressure metamorphic rocks Horst R. Marschall Andrey V. Korsakov George L. Luvizotto Lutz Nasdala Thomas Ludwig 10.6084/m9.figshare.3454664.v1 https://geolsoc.figshare.com/articles/dataset/On_the_occurrence_and_boron_isotopic_composition_of_tourmaline_in_ultra_high-pressure_metamorphic_rocks/3454664 <p>The extensive <em>P–T</em> stability and the high chemical variability of tourmaline (Tur) together with its common occurrence in metasediments proves its high potential for petrological and (isotope) geochemical studies on fluid–rock interaction in subduction- and collision-related rocks. This paper reviews the occurrence, major element chemistry and boron isotopic composition of Tur in high- and ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic (UHPM) rocks. In addition, it presents a new discovery of coesite-bearing Tur (schorl) from the Erzgebirge (Germany), as well as Tur (dravite) related to the retrograde history of coesite- and diamond-bearing rocks from the Erzgebirge and the Kokchetav Massif (Kazakhstan). The scarce data on worldwide occurrences of (U)HPM Tur reveal a high occupation of the crystallographic X-site (dominated by Na) and the possible presence of excess B, with little further distinctiveness in its major element composition when compared with Tur from medium-grade rocks. High K<sub>2</sub>O contents in Tur are probably not related to UHP growth or equilibration. The B isotopic composition of (U)HPM Tur ranges in δ<sup>11</sup>B from −16 to +1‰, with many samples in or below the range of continental crust. In contrast, Tur formed during retrograde fluid influx typically shows high δ<sup>11</sup>B values (up to +28‰), suggesting heavy-B fluids infiltrating the exhuming (U)HPM units. Coesite inclusions in Tur, characterized by Raman spectroscopy, are regarded as the best indicator for its UHP stability. </p> 2016-06-21 12:16:28 δ 11 B values UHP stability Coesite inclusions UHPM Kokchetav Massif occurrence element chemistry Tur Raman spectroscopy chemical variability paper reviews High K 2 O contents element composition fluid influx UHP growth geochemical studies Geology