Formation and evolution of supercritical geofluid.

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Title:	Formation and evolution of supercritical geofluid.
Authors:	Ni, Huaiwei^1,2 (AUTHOR) hwni@ustc.edu.cn, Xiao, Yilin¹ (AUTHOR), Xiong, Xiaolin³ (AUTHOR), Liu, Xiandong⁴ (AUTHOR), Gao, Chunxiao⁵ (AUTHOR), Chen, Yi-Xiang^1,2 (AUTHOR), Li, Yunguo^1,2 (AUTHOR), Li, Wan-Cai¹ (AUTHOR), Guo, Xuan¹ (AUTHOR), Wang, Yang-Yang¹ (AUTHOR), Tan, Dong-Bo¹ (AUTHOR), Zhang, Li¹ (AUTHOR)
Source:	SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences. Jan2025, Vol. 68 Issue 1, p39-51. 13p.
Subjects:	Rare earth metals, Internal structure of the Earth, Slabs (Structural geology), Earth sciences, Seismic wave velocity, Gold ores
Abstract:	In this work, we provide a comprehensive review on the formation, evolution, properties, and effects of supercritical geofluid. In Earth's interior, enhanced miscibility between H2O and silicate by the addition of special components or by the increase of pressure and temperature gives rise to supercritical geofluid with a significant amount of both H2O and silicate solute. The formation of supercritical geofluid in magmatic-hydrothermal systems, typified by pegmatite system, is governed by meltfluid critical curve. The formation of supercritical geofluid in metamorphic systems, typified by subducted slab, is governed by the second critical end point. Experimental results suggest that the presence of boron and fluorine in pegmatite system makes it possible to form supercritical geofluid at crustal depths, but the release of supercritical geofluid from subducted slab is withheld until almost 100 km depth. A major presence of both H2O and depolymerized structural units (monomers, dimers, etc.) endows supercritical geofluid with unique physical properties including low density, low elastic moduli, low viscosity, high diffusivity, and high electrical conductivity. Supercritical geofluid can effectively mobilize a variety of elements even including high field strength elements and heavy rare earth elements. The chemical signatures of supercritical geofluid can be inherited by metasomatized mantle and mantle-derived melts, and this could give an explanation of the oxidation of arc magmas. Phase separation of supercritical geofluid through the mechanism of spinodal decomposition leads to formation of a melt network. Multiphase fluid inclusions recovered from subduction zone rocks and pegmatites are possible relics of supercritical geofluid. Supercritical geofluid can cause electrical anomaly and low seismic velocity near the top of subducted slab, and can be linked with intermediate-focus earthquakes. Supercritical geofluid may have played a crucial role in the formation of pegmatites and associated ore deposits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	In this work, we provide a comprehensive review on the formation, evolution, properties, and effects of supercritical geofluid. In Earth's interior, enhanced miscibility between H2O and silicate by the addition of special components or by the increase of pressure and temperature gives rise to supercritical geofluid with a significant amount of both H2O and silicate solute. The formation of supercritical geofluid in magmatic-hydrothermal systems, typified by pegmatite system, is governed by meltfluid critical curve. The formation of supercritical geofluid in metamorphic systems, typified by subducted slab, is governed by the second critical end point. Experimental results suggest that the presence of boron and fluorine in pegmatite system makes it possible to form supercritical geofluid at crustal depths, but the release of supercritical geofluid from subducted slab is withheld until almost 100 km depth. A major presence of both H2O and depolymerized structural units (monomers, dimers, etc.) endows supercritical geofluid with unique physical properties including low density, low elastic moduli, low viscosity, high diffusivity, and high electrical conductivity. Supercritical geofluid can effectively mobilize a variety of elements even including high field strength elements and heavy rare earth elements. The chemical signatures of supercritical geofluid can be inherited by metasomatized mantle and mantle-derived melts, and this could give an explanation of the oxidation of arc magmas. Phase separation of supercritical geofluid through the mechanism of spinodal decomposition leads to formation of a melt network. Multiphase fluid inclusions recovered from subduction zone rocks and pegmatites are possible relics of supercritical geofluid. Supercritical geofluid can cause electrical anomaly and low seismic velocity near the top of subducted slab, and can be linked with intermediate-focus earthquakes. Supercritical geofluid may have played a crucial role in the formation of pegmatites and associated ore deposits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	16747313
DOI:	10.1007/s11430-024-1453-5