Inverse magnetic fabric in carbonate-bearing rocks

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Abstract

The observation of a magnetic susceptibility ellipsoid whose maximum axis corresponds to the minimum axis of petrofabric (pole of bedding or schistosity) is referred to as an inverse magnetic fabric. The investigation of the magnetic properties of some ferroan carbonate monocrystals and paramagnetic limestones demonstrates thatc-axis preferred orientation of paramagnetic carbonates results in a maximum susceptibility parallel to the flattening direction.

Inverse magnetic fabrics due to magnetite are also encountered in weakly deformed limestones. A mineralogical model based on the property of single-domain grains to have a zero susceptibility parallel to their long axis is proposed. However, more complex cases are also encountered.

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