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Determination of Planetary Basalt Parentage: A Simple Technique Using the Electron MicroprobePrevious studies have demonstrated the usefulness of major and minor elements in silicate phases to understand differences among basaltic systems and the influence of different planetary environments on basalt chemistry (e.g., Papike [1]). Intriguing data displays presented by Papike [1] include a plot of Mn vs. Fe (atoms per formula unit, afu) for pyroxene and olivine and a plot showing the anorthite content of plagioclase from different planetary basalts. Here we combine portions of these plots (Fig. 4) and provide all new data for olivine and plagioclase.
Document ID
20030111447
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Papike, J. J.
(New Mexico Univ. Albuquerque, NM, United States)
Karner, J. M.
(New Mexico Univ. Albuquerque, NM, United States)
Shearer, C. K.
(New Mexico Univ. Albuquerque, NM, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIV
Subject Category
Geophysics
Distribution Limits
Public
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