Lithium isotope composition of ordinary and carbonaceous chondrites, and differentiated planetary bodies: Bulk solar system and solar reservoirs

In order to better constrain the Li isotope composition of the bulk solar system and Li isotope fractionation during accretion and parent body processes, Li isotope compositions and concentrations were determined on a number of meteorite falls and finds. This is the first comprehensive study that systematically investigates a representative set of samples from carbonaceous chondrites (CI, CM2, CO3, CV3, CK4 and one ungrouped member), enstatite chondrites (EH, EL), ordinary chondrites (H, L, LL), and achondrites (one eucrite, diogenites, one pallasite, and a silicate inclusion from a IAB iron).

Carbonaceous chondrites have an average isotope composition of δ⁷Li = + 3.2‰ ± 1.9 (2σ) which agrees with the average composition of relatively pristine olivines (representative for the bulk composition) from the Earth primitive upper mantle (PUM). This is lighter than the average δ⁷Li of the basaltic differentiates of the Earth, Moon and Mars and the achondrites. It is an important observation, however, that the lighter end of the isotopic range of the differentiates always coincides with the averages of the mantle olivines and the carbonaceous chondrites. From this we conclude that the bulk of the inner solar system consists mostly of material from carbonaceous chondrites and that the variation seen in the differentiates is due to planetary body processes. Ordinary chondrites are significantly lighter than carbonaceous chondrites. No significant differences in δ⁷Li exist between enstatite chondrites (n = 3) and carbonaceous or ordinary chondrites. The difference between carbonaceous and ordinary chondrites and the variability within the chondrites could indicate the existence of distinct Li isotope reservoirs in the early solar nebula.     

Applying SAR-IRSL methodology for dating fine-grained sediments from Lake El’gygytgyn, north-eastern Siberia

Lake El’gygytgyn is situated in a 3.6 Ma old impact crater in north-eastern Siberia and probably represents one of the most complete archives of Arctic climate change. Investigated here is the potential of infra-red stimulated luminescence (IRSL) using the single-aliquot regenerative-dose (SAR) approach for dating sediments from this lake. Independent age control is available from a published age model of a parallel core that is based on tuning sediment proxies with regional insolation and the results of previous multiple aliquot IRSL dating. Although the site is located within volcanic bedrock, anomalous fading seems to have little effect on the calculated ages. The modelled water content for the entire time of burial is seen as the most prominent uncertainty at this particular site. Despite these potential error sources, SAR-IRSL ages are in acceptable agreement with the given timeframe and clearly point to the possibility to establish independent chronologies at this site up to at least 400,000 years.     

Origin and orientation of microporosity in eclogites of different microstructure studied by ultrasound and microfabric analysis

This work contributes to the experimental investigations of the origin and 3-D orientation of micropores in low porosity crystalline rocks. The origin and spatial orientation of microporosity in two eclogites with different microstructures were studied by 1) quantitative and qualitative microstructural analysis of grains and grain boundaries, 2) measurement of lattice preferred orientation using the SEM-EBSD method and 3) experimental measurement of velocity of elastic P-waves in spherical samples in 132 directions under confining pressures up to 400 MPa. Results show good correlation between the elastic properties and the orientation of grain boundaries and cleavage planes in clinopyroxene. The magnitude and anisotropy of velocity change with pressure shows that microporosity in the fine-grained sample is relatively large and strongly preferentially oriented, whereas it is significantly lower and less preferentially oriented in the coarse-grained sample. Seeing that the lattice preferred orientation of clinopyroxene is similar in both samples we can deduce from velocity changes that the grain size of the rock forming minerals controls the amount of microporosity. Also, the orientation of microporosity depends mostly on preferred orientation of grain boundaries and somewhat less on the orientation of cleavage planes. Grain boundaries are therefore the most important contributors to the bulk microporosity in the studied rocks.     

Modeling Solar UV Variations Using Mount Wilson Observatory Indices

Understanding the magnitude and temporal structure of variations in solar ultraviolet and extreme ultraviolet irradiance is critical to understanding solar forcing of the Earth's upper and middle atmosphere and hence to assessing the relative impact of natural and anthropogenic influences on Earth's atmospheric environment. Satellite based measurements of such variations are limited to recent times, are short in duration and subject to gaps making necessary ground-based surrogates with longer and more continuous coverage. Using indices derived from synoptic solar magnetograms taken at the Mount Wilson 150-foot solar tower, we have constructed models of several UV and near EUV lines and fluxes which correlate strongly (r > 0.90) with satellite data. These lines and fluxes include the Mgii h and k core-to-wing ratio, the Lα line and the 200–205 nm flux.     

贼鸥用于南极环境大型指示生物种的初步研究

对南极长城站附近棕贼鸥(C.s.lonnberg)、灰贼鸥(C.maccormicki)和两者的混合配对(hybrid)的食性与考察站环境质量的相关性进行研究,结果表明,贼鸥的食物结构受站区人类废弃物的直接影响。贼鸥食性构成同时与人类活动和动物生态习性相关而起到双重信息载体作用,可作为南极环境生态评价的重要指标之一,对推动实现南极环境生态评价的量化有重要意义。     

Kanonaite-rich viridines from the Venn-Stavelot Massif,Belgian Ardennes

In highly oxidized Mn- and Al-rich layers of the low-grade metamorphic metasediments north of Salmchâteau, Belgium, three types of viridine porphyroblasts can be distinguished: (a) single-phase porphyroblasts, (b) composite porphyroblasts with a core consisting of very fine-grained kaolinite, which is interpreted as a pseudomorph after andalusite, and a rim of viridine and, (c) composite porphyroblasts with a viridine core, a first mantle of kaolinite (as a pseudomorph after andalusite) and a second rim of viridine. These grains form an assemblage with muscovite, paragonite, Mg-chlorite, piemontite, braunite, hematite, quartz, rutile, and apatite. In the single-phase porphyroblasts the chemical composition of the core, (Mn _0.51 ³⁺ Al_0.44Fe _0.04 ³⁺ )Al(O/SiO₄), grades continuously into (Mn _0.79 ³⁺ Al_0.15Fe _0.06 ³⁺ )Al(O/SiO₄) of the rim. The outer zones of the analyzed grains are thus richer in kanonaite-component, MnAl(O/SiO₄), than the original kanonaites described recently by Vrána et al. (1978) from the type locality in Zambia. Taking into consideration also other chemical data of viridines of the Salmchâteau locality there exists a complete solid solution series in the system Al₂SiO₅ (And)-MnAlSiO₅ (Kan)-FeAlSiO₅ at least from And₆₁Kan₃₇(FeAlSiO₅)₂ to And₁₅Kan₇₉(FeAl-SiO₅)₆ for the P-T conditions verified here ( 400 ° C/1–2 kb). The oxygen fugacity of the rocks is estimated to correspond to f _O2 of the MnO₂/ Mn₂O₃-buffer or to exceed it. Single-phase and composite porphyroblasts of the andalusite-type minerals contain S-shaped internal structures, which, in the marginal parts of the grains, are always oriented perpendicular to the schistosity planes. Together with the zoning of the composite grains these structures give clear evidence, that the andalusite formation is preceded by viridine growth in suitable rocks high in manganese. Thus, the viridines of the cores are formed under P-T conditions of less than 360–380 ° C/1–2 kb. The recurrent availability of Mn to form the kanonaite-rich rims in all three types of porphyroblasts may be explained by Mn release out of the recrystallizing hematites along the schistosity planes during decreasing temperatures.Although the Commision on New Minerals and Mineral Names, IMA, has deleted the classical name viridine it is preferred here and used as a varietal name for all intermediate members of the solid solution series between andalusite, Al₂(O/SiO₄), and the recently described kanonaite, MnAl(O/SiO₄) (Vrána et al., 1978). This is done with special regard to the petrographie purpose of this investigation, since it is impracticable and by simple optical methods in strongly zoned crystals even impossible to distinguish between manganian andalusite [Al(6)>Mn] and aluminous kanonaite [Al(6)相似文献   

Beobachtungen zur Stratigraphie des Schilfsandsteins im ost-lippischen Bergland

Zusammenfassung Die sandige Fazies des Schilfsandsteins ist in Ost-Lippe rhythmisch aufgebaut. Diese Abfolge ist so konstant, daß sie als stratigraphische Gliederung verwendbar ist. Einzelne Schichtglieder lassen sich bis maximal 2500 m Erstreckung verfolgen und als Leithorizonte benutzen. Das gilt auch beim Übergang in andere Faziesbereiche. Die Sandsteine selbst sind ebenfalls (z. T. undeutlich) rhythmisch entwickelt; die Zuordnung von Rhythmen ist in einigen Fällen möglich. Modalbestands-Analysen, Korngrößen- und Karbonat-Bestimmungen ergeben keine feinere Untergliederungsmöglichkeit der Schichtfolge. Sie vermögen die makroskopische Schichtgliederung teilweise zu stützen bzw. zu ergänzen. - Ausblick auf Sedimentationsverhältnisse im Untersuchungsgebiet und arbeitsmethodische Fragen.

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The sandstone-facies of the Schilfsandstein (km₂) in the eastern part of Lippe (eastern Westphalia) shows a rhythmic sedimentation, which may be used as a stratigraphic subdivision. Some layers continue on distances up to 2500 m and partly give the possibility to connect the silty and the sandstone-facies. The lithologic subdivision is only in some degree controlled by means of modal analysis, mechanical and carbonate analysis. - Short review of sedimentary and methodic problems.

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Résumé Le faciès gréseux du Schilfsandstein (km₂) dans la partie de l'est de Lippe (Westphalie orientale) est sédimenté rhythmiquement. Cette manière de sédimentation peut être usée à une subdivision stratigraphique. Quelques bancs peuvent être suiviès jusqu' à une distance de 2500 mètres; cela rend possible en partie une corrélation des faciès de silt et de grès. On peut contrôler la subdivision lithostratigraphique seulement en partie à l'aide d'analyses minérales et granulométriques et par détermination du carbonate. - Aperçu des problèmes sédimentologiques et méthodiques.

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