Abstract:

Rutile is a very common accessary mineral in metamorphic rocks. Its geochemical characteristics attract more and more researchers along with the development of insitu analysis method. This paper aims to provide an overview of the applications of rutile in metamorphic petrology， based on a review of data published in recent years. The focus lies on the following progress and some problems in the study of rutile in metamorphic rocks： (1) rutile occurrences and the reactions by which rutile grew in metamorphic rocks; (2) Zrinrutile applications in metamorphic rocks; (3) the role of rutile in arc volcanic process and subduction metamorphism; and (4) rutile UPb geochronology application in metamorphic rocks. Combined with the study of unique paleosubduction zones in China，great interest will be focused on the research of rutile application in metamorphic petrology.

Key words:  , rutile, metamorphic petrology, Zrinrutile thermometer, rutile UPb geochronology