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Complexity of the Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility in Single-Phase Deformed, Low-Grade, Cleaved Mudstone

Journal Materials Science Forum (Volumes 495 - 497)
Volume Textures of Materials - ICOTOM 14
Edited by Paul Van Houtte and Leo Kestens
Pages 45-56
DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.495-497.45
Online since September, 2005
Authors Timothy N. Debacker, Philippe Robion, Manuel Sintubin
Keywords AARM, AMS, Brabant Massif, Cleavage, Moesian Platform, Strain
Abstract The anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) is often interpreted in terms of strain. However, since AMS is controlled by all magnetic (s.l.) carriers present, an AMS interpretation is not straightforward, especially in the presence of composite magnetic fabrics. Considering the large number of factors that may influence rock mineralogy (e.g. sediment source area, metamorphism), it becomes clear that one cannot interpret AMS in terms of strain without applying additional techniques that allow determining the nature and preferred orientation of all magnetic (s.l.) carriers likely influencing the measured AMS. This is discussed using samples from the Brabant Massif (Belgium) and the Moesian Platform (E-Romania).
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