R8: Metamorphic rocks and tectonics

[R8-02] Rheological study of ultrahigh pressure metamorphic rocks: an example from Jadeite-quartzite, Dabie-Shan, China

*Katsuyoshi Michibayashi¹, Kouhei Asano¹, Tomohiro Takebayashi¹ (1. Nagoya Uni. Env.)

Keywords:Jadeite-quartzite, coesite, quartz, CPO, rheology

We present the deformation microstructures and crystallographic-preferred orientation data of minerals in UHP rocks from the Dabie–Shan to study the rheological behavior of deeply subducted continental material under UHP conditions.