Talc-bearing serpentinized peridotites from the southern Mariana forearc:implications for aseismic character within subduction zones

The serpentinized peridotites overlying the subducted zones in the Izu-Bonin-Mariana(IBM) arc system have been interpret as the cause of the low-velocity layer identified beneath the IBM froearc,in turn few earthquakes occurred along the plate boundary.Chrysotile,which is a low temperature and highly hydrated phase of serpentine with low frictional strength,has been suggested as the low velocity material in the serpentinized peridotites,besides,brucite is inferred to be likely conducive to stable sliding.However,such idea encounters challenging in our serpentinized peridotites from the southern Mariana forearc,which absent both the above minerals.The presence of talc,which characterized by its weak,low-friction and inherently stable sliding behavior,provides new clue.Here we report the occurrence of talc in serpentinized peridotites collected from the landward trench slope of the southern Mariana forearc.We infer that talc is mainly forming as a result of the reaction of serpentine minerals with silica-saturated fluids released from the subducting slab,and talc also occurs as talc veins sometimes.Due to its unique physical properties,talc may therefore play a significant role in aseismic slip in the IBM subduction zone.

三种和田玉仿制品的宝石学特征及鉴别

针对市场上出现的三种仿和田玉品种叶腊石岩、蛇纹石滑石岩、透闪石质玉(含碳酸盐),采用常规宝石学鉴定仪器以及偏反光显微镜、红外光谱仪对样品的折射率、相对密度、矿物组成及红外光谱特征进行分析检测,通过对比研究认为三种仿和田玉品种虽在外观上与和田玉极为相似、难以区分,但其常规宝石学参数、主要组成矿物、红外光谱谱峰等特征均与和田玉有所不同,在实验室测试条件下可将其准确区分。