Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jan 1974
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1974gecoa..38...47v&link_type=abstract
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, vol. 38, Issue 1, pp.47-48
Mathematics
Logic
14
Scientific paper
Detailed study of the petrographic and chemical properties of carbonaceous chondrites shows that the four distinct petrographic subtypes may be related to one of two distinct chemical subdivisions. These subdivisions are recognized primarily by the relative abundances of the nonvolatile elements Si, Ca, Al, Ti, Cu and Fe. C1, C2 and C3(O) chondrites form one subdivision. Vigarano subtype chondrites form the other subdivision and include chondrites previously referred to as C2, C3 and C4. Normalized to silicon, the abundances of Ca, Al and Ti are relatively enriched in Vigarano subtype chondrites, whereas Fe and Cu are relatively more abundant in C1, C2 and C3(O) chondrites. Volatile elements tend to correlate with petrographic subtypes rather than with chemical subdivisions. The available data suggest that nonvolatile element chemical fractionation of carbonaceous chondrites into the two chemical subdivisions occurred before chondrule formation and that present textural and mineralogic properties and volatile element abundances can be attributed to variations in chondrule-producing and accretion processes.
Hayes Jonathan M.
van Schmus Randall W.
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