TY - JOUR
T1 - Rock magnetism and the interpretation of anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility
AU - Rochette, P.
AU - Jackson, M.
AU - Aubourg, C.
PY - 1992/8
Y1 - 1992/8
N2 - The conventional rules, derived from empirical and theoretical considerations, for the interpretation of anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) in terms of microstructure and deformation are subject to numerous exceptions as a result of particular rock magnetic effects. Unusual relationships between structural and magnetic axes (so‐called inverse or intermediate magnetic fabrics) can occur because of the presence of certain magnetic minerals, either single domain magnetite or various paramagnetic minerals. When more than one mineral is responsible for magnetic susceptibility, various problems appear, in particular the impossibility of using anisotropy to make quantitative inferences on the intensity of the preferred orientation and consequently on strain. In ferromagnetic grains, AMS may also be influenced by the magnetic memory of the grains (including natural remanence). The effect of alternating field or thermal demagnetization on AMS is briefly discussed. Various rock magnetic techniques, specific to AMS interpretation, have to be developed for a better assessment of the geological significance of AMS data. These techniques mainly rely on measurements of susceptibility versus magnetic field and temperature, together with anisotropy of remanence.
AB - The conventional rules, derived from empirical and theoretical considerations, for the interpretation of anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) in terms of microstructure and deformation are subject to numerous exceptions as a result of particular rock magnetic effects. Unusual relationships between structural and magnetic axes (so‐called inverse or intermediate magnetic fabrics) can occur because of the presence of certain magnetic minerals, either single domain magnetite or various paramagnetic minerals. When more than one mineral is responsible for magnetic susceptibility, various problems appear, in particular the impossibility of using anisotropy to make quantitative inferences on the intensity of the preferred orientation and consequently on strain. In ferromagnetic grains, AMS may also be influenced by the magnetic memory of the grains (including natural remanence). The effect of alternating field or thermal demagnetization on AMS is briefly discussed. Various rock magnetic techniques, specific to AMS interpretation, have to be developed for a better assessment of the geological significance of AMS data. These techniques mainly rely on measurements of susceptibility versus magnetic field and temperature, together with anisotropy of remanence.
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U2 - 10.1029/92RG00733
DO - 10.1029/92RG00733
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:0027075636
SN - 8755-1209
VL - 30
SP - 209
EP - 226
JO - Reviews of Geophysics
JF - Reviews of Geophysics
IS - 3
ER -