Chief Editor:HOU Zengqian
Governing Body:China Association for Science and Technology
Organizer:Geological Society of China
start publication :1922
ISSN:ISSN 1000-9515
CN:CN 11-2001/P
- Most Read
- Most Cited
- Most Downloaded
HAN Jian , ZHANG Xingliang , ZHANG Zhifei , SHU Degan Early Life Institute , Department of Geology , Northwest University , Xi''''an , Shaanxi
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The Lower Cambrian Chengjiang Lagerstatte provides a good window to explore the origin and radiation of early bilaterians. Here we describe a netted sclerite-bearing worm Tabelliscolex hexagonus gen. et sp. nov., and tentatively assign it to palaeoscolecidans of priapulids. The cuticle of the animal is covered with two kinds of platy sclerites which are constructed by hexagonally arranged tubercles. Similar structures of the sclerites can be seen on some Cambrian palaeoscolecidans and lobopods, so, this new species is critical for understanding the relationships between lobopods and palaeoscolecidans.
Guillermo W. ROUGERDepartment of Anatomical Sciences , Neurobiology , University of Louisville , Louisville , KY , USAJI QiangInstitute of Geology , Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences , Baiwanzhuang Road , Beijing , P. R. China , and Michael J. NOVACEKDivision of Paleontology , American Museum of Natural History , Central Park West at th Street , New York , NY - , USA
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:Western Liaoning of northeastern China is world-renowned for the Mesozoic Jehol biota, especially for yielding many feathered dinosaurs, primitive birds, mammals and fossil angiosperm. This paper describes a complete specimen of a symmetrodont mammal with well-preserved hairs and soft tissue from the basal part of the Yixian Formation in the Sihetun area, Beipiao, western Liaoning. It is significant for understanding the morphology, osteology, phylogeny and life habits of Mesozoic symmetrodont mammals.
YOU Hailu Institute of Geology , Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences , Beijing XU Xing , WANG XiaolinInstitute of Vertebrate Paleontology , Paleoanthropology Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:An almost complete juvenile dinosaur skull with lower jaw was discovered from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation in Beipiao, Liaoning Province, China. Here, the specimen is described and a cladistic analysis is performed in order to find its phylogenetic relationships. The result shows that this specimen represents a new genus of Psittacosauridae, Hongshanosaurus houi, gen. et sp. nov., and confirms the monophyletic status for Ceratopsia and Marginocephalia. However, Heterodontosaurus is found to be the sister taxon to Marginocephalia, rather than a basal Omithopoda.
Ji Qiang , Ji Shu''''an , You Hailu , Zhang Jianping , Zhang Hongbin , Zhang Nanjun , Yuan Chongxi , Ji XinxinDepartment of Earth Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu Institute of Geology , Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences , Beijing School of Earth , Space Sciences , Peking University , Beijing China University of Geosciences , Beijing China Dinosaur Park of Changzhou , Changzhou , Jiangsu
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:This paper describes an avialian bird from the Early Cretaceous Jiufotang Formation in Yixian county, western Liaoning, China, which is named as Shenzhouraptor sinensis by Ji et al. on July 15, 2002. Shenzhouraptor sinensis is characterized by no teeth in its mouth, the forelimbs longer than the hindlimbs, a long tail with more than 23 caudal vertebrae, U-shaped wishbone, and remiges longer than the total length of ulna and manus. It is certain that the new avialian bird is really capable of powerful flight, representing a missing link between theropod dinosaurs and birds.
LIU Fulai , SHEN Qihan Institute of Geology , Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences , Beijing ,
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The early Precambrian khondalite series is widely distributed in the Jining-Zhuozi-Fengzhen-Liangcheng area, southeastern Inner Mongolia. The khondalite series mainly consists of sillimanite garnet potash feldspar (or two-feldspar) gneiss and garnet biotite plagioclase gneiss. These gneissic rocks have commonly experienced granulite-facies metamorphism. In zircons separated from sillimanite garnet potash feldspar gneisses, many mineral inclusions, including Sil, Grt, Ky, Kfs, Qtz and Ap, have been identified by the Laser Raman spectroscopy. Generally, prograde metamorphic mineral inclusion assemblages such as Ky + Kfs + Qtz + Ap and Ky + Grt + Kfs + Qtz are preserved in the core of zircon, while peak granulite-facies metamorphic minerals including Sil + Grt + Kfs + Qtz and Sil + Grt + Kfs + Qtz + Ap are identified in the mantle and rim of the same zircon. However, in some zircons are only preserved the peak metamorphic minerals such as Sil + Grt + Kfs + Qtz and Sil + Grt + Kfs + Qtz + Ap from core to ri
HE Huaiyu , GUO Zhengfu , WANG Songshan , HAO Jie , LIU Qiang Institute of Geology , Geophysics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , P.O. Box , Beijing , China , and Ariel BOVENLaboratory of Geochronology , Vrije Universiteit Brussel , Pleinlaan , Brussels , Belgium
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The dike swarm of lamprophyres at Pishan on the SW margin of the Tarim terrane is composed of ultra-potassic lamprophyres that have intruded into the Proterozoic hornblende schists. 40Ar/39Ar dating data suggest that the isochron ages for phlogopite and whole rock separates of the lamprophyres are 231.7±0.3 Ma and 228.5±0.3 Ma, respectively. Geochemical data indicate that the dikes were derived from a subduction-related or metasomatized mantle. During the Middle-Late Triassic the western Kunlun area entered the post-orogeny period, and thus the occurrence of the dike swarm in the study area may have been controlled by underplating.
LI HuaikunACQUIRE , The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Qld , Australia Tianjin Institute of Geology , Mineral Resources , Tianjin , China , and NIU YaolingDepartment of Earth Sciences , Cardiff University , Cardiff , CFYE , UK ACQUIRE , The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Qld , Australia
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The authors measured Pb isotope compositions of seven USGS rock reference standards, i.e. AGV-1, AGV-2, BHVO-1, BHVO-2, BCR-2, BER-1/1 and W-2, together with NBS 981 using a micromass isoprobe multi-collector inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer (MC-ICP-MS) at the University of Queensland. 203Tl-205Tl isotopes were used as an internal standard to correct for mass-dependant isotopic fractionation. The results for both NBS 981 and USGS rock standards AGV-1 and BHVO-1 are comparable to or better than double- and triple-spike TIMS (thermal ionization mass spectrometry) data in precision. The data for BHVO-2 and, to a lesser extent, AGV-2 and BCR-2 are reproducibly higher for 206Pb/204Pb, 207Pb/204Pb and 208Pb/204Pb than double-spike TIMS data in the literature. The authors also obtained the Pb isotope data for BIR-1/1 and W-2, which may be used as reference values in future studies. It is found that linear correction for Pb isotopic fractionation is adequate with the results identical to those corre
JIN Shuanggen , ZHU Wenyao Shanghai Observatory , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The relative Euler vectors of the Pacific, Philippine, Amurian, Okhotsk, N. Honshu and South China plates or blocks are deduced from earthquake slip vectors, transform fault azimuths and spreading rates, which are consistent with new results derived from the International Terrestrial Reference Frame ITRF2000 velocity field, the velocity field of GPS stations in China and the GPS measurement data of the GEONET network in Japan. Based on the two groups of Euler vectors, analysis and comparative study of the relative motions and deformations of the tectonic blocks in East Asia reveal the present-day motion characteristics of the blocks.
YANG Xiaosong , MA Jin , JIN Zhenmin , GAO Shan , MA Shengli Geology Institute , China Seismological Bureau , Beijing , Laboratory of Tectonophysics , China Seismological Bureau , Beijing Faculty of Earth Sciences , China University of Geosciences , Wuhan , Hubei
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:In order to constrain the crustal wave velocity structure in the southern Tibetan crust and provide insight into the contribution of crustal composition, geothermal gradient and partial melting to the velocity structure, which is characterized by low average crustal velocities and widespread presence of low-velocity zone(s), the authors model the crustal velocity and density as functions of depth corresponding to various heat flow values in light of velocity measurements at high temperature and high pressure. The modeled velocity and density are regarded as comparison standards. The comparison of the standards with seismic observations in southern Tibet implies that the predominantly felsic composition at high heat flow cannot explain the observed velocity structure there. Hence, the authors are in favor of attributing low average crustal velocities and low-velocity zone(s) observed in southern Tibet mainly to partial melting. Modeling based on the experimental results suggests that a melting percentage of 7-12 could account for the low-velocity zone(s).
SHI Changyi , ZHANG Jinhua China University of Geosciences , Beijing Institute of Geophysical , Geochemical Exploration , Langfang Hebei ,
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:Regional stream sediment surveys at a 1:200,000 scale reveal positive and negative regional multi-element geochemical anomalies over medium to large copper-polymetallic orefields of different genetic types in China. Regional geochemical anomalies of orefield refer to those geochemical anomalies that are related to metallogenesis of an orefield in a certain area. The anomaly area is typically 10 to 100 km2. The regional multi-element anomalies related to mineralization can be divided into three groups, that is, the ore-element anomaly association, indicator element anomaly association, and metallogenic environmental element anomaly association. Their common spatial distributions over ore deposits or orefields possess unique structures.The model of spatial structure of regional multi-element geochemical anomalies (RAGSS) of an orefield delineates structural feature possessed by orderly spatial distributions of different groups of multi-element anomaly associations related to orefield metallogenesis. It is used to outline the common metallogenetic anomaly visage that is composed of the orderly spatial distribution of different groups of multi-element anomaly associations. The orderly spatial distribution of multi-element anomalies over an orefield reflects element distributions as they are changed from a dispersed "out-of-order" state into a concentrated "orderly" state during the mineralization of an orefield.Three different patterns of the spatial anomaly structure related to mineralization in an orefield can be concluded: (1) nested pattern; (2) eccentric pattern and; (3) peripheral pattern. There are marked differences between multi-element anomaly patterns related and not related to mineralization. RAGSS models of orefields can be used to better understand and evaluate regional multi-element anomalies and identify ore types.
LI Jiaxi , WANG Junzhi , LI Hong , RAO Zhu , LI Qi , LUO Songguang National Research Center of Geoanalysis , Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences , Beijing ,
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The destruction of the ozone layer in the atmosphere caused by industrially synthesized CFCs has aroused greatest concerns from the international society, but the CFCs formed from burning of coal containing fluorine have not been recognized by the world yet. In the present study, we condensed the gas through cold traps and used the GC-MS to measure the gas composition, and found that the content of CFC-12 in the smog from coal combustion was significantly higher than the background value of the local atmosphere. This proves that CFC-12 is formed in the process of coal combustion. This paper discusses a new source of non-synthesized CFCs.
SUN Xiaoming , David I. NORMAN , SUN Kai , CHEN Binghui , CHEN Jingde Department of Earth Sciences , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou , Guangdong , China , State Key Laboratory of Metallogenesis , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu , ChinaDepartment of Earth & Environmental Sciences , New Mexico Institute of Mining andTechnology
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The newly discovered Changkeng Au-Ag deposit is a new type of sediment-hosted precious metal deposit. Most of the previous researchers believed that the deposit was formed by meteoric water convection. By using a high vacuum quadrupole gas mass spectrometric system, nine light hydrocarbons have been recognized in the fluid inclusions in ore minerals collected from the Changkeng deposit. The hydrocarbons are composed mainly of saturated alkanes C1-4 and unsaturated alkenes C2-4 and aromatic hydrocarbons, in which the alkanes are predominant, while the contents of alkenes and aromatic hydrocarbons are very low. The Σalka/Σalke ratio of most samples is higher than 100, suggesting that those hydrocarbons are mainly generated by pyrolysis of kerogens in sedimentary rocks caused by water-rock interactions at medium-low temperatures, and the metallogenic processes might have not been affected by magmatic activity. A thermodynamic calculation shows that the light hydrocarbons have reached chemical equilibrium
WU Yasheng , FAN Jiasong Institute of Geology , Geophysics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing ,
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:The amplitude of pre-Quaternary sea level drop, H, can be calculated by using the formula H = D + To, where To is the original thickness from the top of the tidal deposits on the reef core to the bottom of the tidal deposits on the reef front, or to the bottom of the ancient meteoric vadose zone, or to the edge of the mixed-water dolostone zone. The identity and similarity between the sea-level drop amplitudes calculated from different reefs far away from each other indicates that such sea-level changes are eustatic rather than relative changes. Evidence of an end-Permian sea-level drop has been found on the Changxingian (i.e. the end of the Palaeofusulina zone) reefs at Ziyun in South China, including algal laminated deposits, sabkha-related dolostone, desiccation cracks, dissolution collapse breccia. According to calculation based on the meteoric dissolution zone of the reef-core sequence at Ziyun, Guizhou province, the amplitude of the sea-level drop at the end-Permian is about 89.3 m. Calculation via the dolomitized upper part of the Changxingian reef in Lichuan, Hubei Province, yields an 88.9 m amplitude of the sea-level drop at the end-Permian. Comparison shows that the sea-level drop recorded in the two distantly located reefs may be of eustatic type. So the amplitude of the sea level drop of the Tethys Sea at the end-Permian might be at least 89.3 m.
DU Yangsong , TIAN Shihong , LI Xuejun , LEE Hyun KooKey Laboratory of Lithosphere Tectonics , Exploration , Ministry of Education , Xueyuan Road , Beijing , Faculty of Earth Sciences , Mineral Resources , China Universityof Geosciences , Xueyuan Road , Beijing Institute of Mineral Resources , Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences , Baiwanzhuang Road , Beijing Department of Geology , Chungnam National University , Kungdong , Yuseong Ku , Taejon - , Republic of Korea
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:A comprehensive contrast of ore-forming geological background and ore-forming fluid features, especially fluid ore-forming processes, has been performed between the Tianmashan and the Datuanshan ore deposits in Tongling, Anhui Province. The major reasons for the formation of the stratabound skarn Au-S ore deposit in Tianmashan and the stratabound skarn Cu ore deposit in Datuanshan are analyzed in accordance with this contrast. The magmatic pluton in Tianmashan is rich in Au and poor in Cu, but that in Datuanshan is rich in Cu and Au. The wallrock strata in Tianmashan contain Au-bearing pyrite layers with some organic substance but those in Datuanshan contain no such layers. Moreover, the ore-forming fluids in Tianmashan are dominantly magmatic ones at the oxide and sulfide stages, but those with high content of Cu in Datuanshan are mainly groundwater fluids. In addition, differences in compositional evolution and physicochemical condition variation of the ore-forming fluids result in gradual dispersion of Cu or Au in the late stage of the fluid ore-forming process. This is also an important metallogenic factor for the stratabound skarn Au-S ore deposit in Tianmashan and stratabound skarn Cu ore deposit in Datuanshan.
LUO Guoyu , YAN Changhong , LI Xiaozhao , JIANG Jianping , MA Ji Department of Earth Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu ,
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:According to the theory of preferred plane, preferred planes (faults) always control the distribution of bedrock fissure water and hold abundant groundwater. Thus, the exploration of fissure or karst water can be converted into searching for the watery preferred plane (WPP). In the paper, the characteristic of watery preferred planes is analyzed and a series of superior indices has been set up. It is introduced that WPPs are determined by the methods of geological analysis, superior index and complex geophysical analysis. Meanwhile, new multiple model for water resource development in the water-scarce areas of karst mountainous regions are advanced.
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:Distribution of Mid-Cretaceous Orbitolinids in Tibet and ItsPaleobiogeographic ImplicationsWAN Xiaoqiao, WU Yianhua and LI Guobiao (China Universityof Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China)Orbitolinids is a kind of large foraminifera. It occurredfrequently during the late Barremian to Cenomanian of theCretaceous and is distributed worldwide, especially in theshallow marine belts surrounding the Tethys Ocean. Itsdistribution in Tibet is limited to the Lhasa Block and some partsof the Qiangtang Basin. On both sides of this area, the
ZHANG Xiaobao , HU Yong , DUAN Yi , MA Liyuan , MENG Zifang , HE Peng , ZHOU Shixin , PENG DehuaState Key Laboratory of Gas Geochemistry , Lanzhou Institute of Geology , Chinese Academy ofSciences , Lanzhou , Gansu , Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration , Development , Qinghai Petroleum Company , CNPC , Dunhuang , Gansu
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:Sixty-five natural gas samples were collected from 19 oil-gasfields in the Qaidam basin, China. The chemical composition and carbon isotope values of the samples were measured, and the geochemical characteristics and origin of the natural gases were studied. The gases can be divided into biogenic gases, sapropelic oil-type gases, mixed type oil-type gases, coal-type gases and mixed gas. The δ13Ci values of the biogenic gases are very small and the C2+ contents of them are very low, ranging from -68.2‰ to -61.8‰ and 0.06% to 0.20% respectively. They have heavy δD and δ13Cco2> showing a CC>2 reduction pathway. They are distributed in the East depression region and derived from the Quaternary source rocks. The sapropelic oil-type gases have small δ13C2 values and high C2+ ranging from -36.6‰ to -28.6‰ and from 33.01% to 47.15% respectively. The mixed type oil-type gases have <5I3C2 values and C2+ contents varying from -28.6‰ to -24.8‰ and from 4.81% to 26.06% respectively. Both sapropelic oil-typ
TIAN Kaiming , WAN Li , TIAN Jiping Department of Water Resources , Environmental Science , China University of Geosciences , Xueyuan Road , Beijing , Department of Computer Sciences , Guangzhou University , Guangzhou , Guangdong
2003, 77(1).
Abstract:Permeability tensors of both macrofracture and microfracture systems were measured progressively along the depth of limestone formations at severed sites. It was found that the principal permeability values KX, Ky and Kz in these permeability tensors all decrease simultaneously and logarithmically with depth. However, the limestone aquifers are composed of an upper region where the larger permeability ellipsoid is upright or prolate and characterized by Kz>Kx and Kz>Ky, a transitional zone, and a lower zone whose smaller permeability ellipsoid is horizontal or oblate and characterized by KZ
Chief Editor:HOU Zengqian
Governing Body:China Association for Science and Technology
Organizer:Geological Society of China
start publication :1922
ISSN:ISSN 1000-9515
CN:CN 11-2001/P