R8: Metamorphic rocks and tectonics

[R8P-08] Corundum and quartz inclusions in pelitic gneiss from Sør Rondane Mountains, East Antarctica

*Tomokazu Hokada^1,2, Yasihito Osanai³, Nobuhiko Nakano³, Tatsuro Adachi³, Tsuyoshi Toyoshima⁴, Sotaro Baba⁵ (1. National Institute of Polar Research, 2. The Grauate University of Advanced Studies, 3. Kyushu University, 4. Niigata University, 5. University of the Ryukyus)

Keywords:Antarctica, corundum, pelitic gneiss

Sør Rondane Mountains in East Antarctica is amphibolite-granulite facies high-grade metamorphic terrane of Gondwana collision zone. Corundum and quartz inclusions in garnet are found from pelitic gneiss. This presentation aims to discuss the metamorphic conditions and corundum formation process.