Evolution of major mineral compositions and trace element abundances during fractional crystallization of a model lunar composition

Details Evolution of major mineral compositions and trace element abundances during fractional crystallization of a model lunar composition Evolution of major mineral compositions and trace element abundances during fractional crystallization of a model lunar composition

Apr 1976

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Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, vol. 40, Apr. 1976, p. 401-411.

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Abundance, Crystallization, Lunar Composition, Lunar Evolution, Trace Elements, Feldspars, Minerals, Olivine, Pyroxenes

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The evolution of major mineral compositions and trace element abundances during perfect fractional crystallization of a model lunar magma ocean was calculated. The minerals in the model lunar composition were olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, and plagioclase. Lunar bulk composition data, major mineral/melt equilibria data, and trace element partition data were taken from published sources. The results show olivine beginning to crystallize at 1380 C. Approximately 50% of the system crystallizes as olivine. From 50 to 60% solidification, orthopyroxene crystallizes alone. During the final 40% solidification, Ca-rich clinopyroxene and plagioclase crystallize together. Various changes in composition of all these minerals are also noted during the process. Concomitant evolution of major element abundances in the melt is followed along with that of trace element abundances. Consequences of the results for constraints on some aspects of the composition of the lunar magma ocean and of the primitive moon are discussed.

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