The Neoproterozoic Hongliujing A-type granite in Central Tianshan (NW China): LA-ICP-MS zircon U–Pb geochronology, geochemistry, Nd–Hf isotope and tectonic significance.

Highlights: [•] First reported Neoproterzoic (∼740Ma) igneous rock in Chinese Central Tianshan. [•] The granite is an A1-type granite developed in a rift-like environment. [•] Central Tianshan recorded Neoproterozoic rift-related igneous events related to the breakup of Rodinia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]