Partitioning of chromium between silicate crystals and meltsExperiments were performed determining the distribution of chromium between olivine, pyroxenes, and melt at oxygen fugacity values near those of lunar rocks for a wide range of bulk compositions. The range of values of D-Cr (wt% of Cr2O3 in crystals/Cr2O3 in melt) is 0.6-1.3 for olivine and 1.6-3.5 for pyroxene; this ratio shows no obvious dependence on any experimental parameter.
Document ID
19770051873
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Huebner, J. S. (Geological Survey Reston, VA, United States)
Lipin, B. R. (Geological Survey Reston, VA, United States)
Wiggins, L. B. (U.S. Geological Survey, National Center Reston, Va., United States)