Experimental study of trace element partitioning between lunar orthopyroxene and anhydrous silicate melt: effects of lithium and iron

M. van Kan, P.R.D. Mason, W. van Westrenen

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    Abstract

    Orthopyroxene (Opx) was present during a significant portion of crystallisation of the lunar magma ocean, but its influence on co-existing melt trace element contents is not well quantified. We performed high-pressure (P, 1.1 to 3.2GPa), high-temperature (T, 1400 to 1600°C) experiments on synthetic Fe-rich compositions at reducing conditions relevant to the lunar mantle to constrain trace element partitioning between Opx and anhydrous silicate melts. Opx-melt partition coefficients (D
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-14
    JournalChemical Geology
    Volume2011
    Issue number285
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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