ZHAO Keyu1, LI Gang1, 2∗, LIU Zhenghong1, 2, ZHAO Qingying1, 2, XUAN Yufei1, LIAN Guanghui3
World Geology.
Online available: 2025-05-19
Abstract: Tiejiashan granite in the Anshan area, Liaoning Province, represents the oldest known K-rich granite
in the North China Craton. This study integrates petrography, zircon U--Pb geochronology, whole-rock geochemistry,
Lu --Hf isotopic and deformation structural analysis to elucidate the petrogenesis, tectonic setting, and dynamic mech-
anism of Mesoarchean K-rich granite. Zircon U--Pb geochronological data indicate that the Tiejiashan K-rich granite
formed during the Mesoarchean (3. 0--2. 9 Ga). The samples exhibit high w(SiO2)(68. 03%--71. 24% ), w(Fe2O3
T)(3. 31% --4. 90% ), w ( K2O + Na2O) (7. 73% --7. 99% ), and high Ga/ Al ratio, coupled with low w ( MgO)
(0. 53%--0. 80% ). Rare earth elements exhibit distinct negative Eu anomalies (δEu = 0. 21--0. 31). The rocks are
obviously enriched in large ion lithophile elements (LILE, e. g. Rb, Th, U, and K), while depleted in high field
strength elements (HFSE, e. g. Nb, Ta, P, and Ti). Additionally, they display high zircon saturation temperatures
ranging from 822 ℃ to 926 ℃. Based on these geochemical characteristics, the Tiejiashan granite is classified as an
A-type granite. No Mesoarchean mafic rocks have been identified in the Anshan area. Petrographic and geochemical
analyses reveal that the Tiejiashan granite demonstrates metaluminous to peraluminous affinities. The Tiejiashan
granite has low εHf (t) values ( - 8. 23 to - 14. 75), with TDM2 model ages between 4. 0 and 3. 7 Ga, suggesting
derivation from the partial melting of ancient crustal material. Variations in components such as TiO2, CaO, MgO,
P2O5, Sr, and Zr show linear correlations with w (SiO2) content on Harker diagrams, indicating experienced continuous
magmatic evolution and differentiation. Combining the geochemical data and tectonic deformation characteristics, it is
inferred that lithospheric mantle underplating induced regional extension in the Anshan area during the Mesoarchean.
Heat from the lithospheric mantle likely triggered partial melting of the lower crust and facilitated rapid diapiric
ascent of magma, lead to the formation of Tiejiashan granite.