Geochemical Characterization of Boula Ibi Granitoids and Implications in Geodynamic Evolution

Jean Paul Sep Nlomngan, Joseph Penaye, Rigobert Tchameni, Sebastien Owona, Augustin Patrice Moussango Ibohn, Emmanuel N. Nsifa and Toteu Sadrack Félix

Journal of Geography and Geology, 2022, vol. 11, issue 4, 13

Abstract: Petrographical and geochemical study, consistent with observed field relations show that the Boula Ibi syn- and post-kinematic granitoids in north Cameroon, occurred in banded gneisses. These syn- and post-kinematic granitoids consist of deformed monzonites typified by its granoblastic texture, diorites, syenites, granites and basic xenoliths of dioritic and monzonitic composition. They are calc-alkaline, hyperpotassic, metaluminous to slightly peraluminous and I-Type granitoids. They display high content in Fe2O3 + MgO + CaO (2.16 – 23.24 %) that reveals their intermediate affinity, magnesian and metaluminous character whilst the low A/CNK (< 1.1) content indicates their mantle origin. Harker diagrams and La/Sm vs La define the fractional crystallization and partial melting as the two main processes that led the geodynamic evolution of the Boula Ibi syn- and post-kinematic granitoids. These are consistent with low-content of Cs, Ta, Nb, Tb and Hf, supporting high melting rates ranging between 20 and 40% as well as molar Al2O3/(MgO + FeOt) vs CaO/(MgO + FeOt) plot showing magmatic evolutions from metabasaltic and metagreywackes sources.

Date: 2022
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