Compatibility (geochemistry)
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compatibility-geochemistry-201-18363449
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Compatibility (geochemistry)
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Compatibility is a term used by geochemists to describe how elements partition themselves in the solid and melt within Earth's mantle. In geochemistry, compatibility is a measure of how readily a particular trace element substitutes for a major element within a mineral. Compatibility of an ion is controlled by two things: its valence and its ionic radius. Both must approximate those of the major element for the trace element to be compatible in the mineral. For instance, olivine has the chemical
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Partitioning of elements in a mineral
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compatibility_(geochemistry)
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2023-11-07T21:20:07Z
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