Geochemistry of Mid-Ocean Ridges
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Title
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Geochemistry of Mid-Ocean Ridges
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Description
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Harker Diagram - This figure depicts the concentrations of variable elements. Through the figure, we can infer relative compatibility and incompatibility. As discussed earlier, MORB's are sourced from the depleted (in incompatible elements) upper mantle. This means that we should see a strong concentration of compatibles relative to incompatibles. As seen in the Harker Diagram provided, MORB's are rich in compatible components such as: Iron, Magnesium, and Sodium. Of these elements, Magnesium is the most compatible and Sodium is the least compatible.
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Subject
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MORB's
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Creator
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Robert Ashton & Devon Leach
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Date
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May 5th, 2015
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Mediator
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Tamara Carley
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Rights Holder
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Lafayette College Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
