| Abstract: | A wide range of rock types (abyssal tholeiite, Fe-Ti-rich basalt, andesite, and rhyodacite) were dredged from near 95oW and 85oW on the Galapagos spreading center. Computer modeling of major element compositions has shown that these rocks could be derived from common parental magmas by successive degrees of fractional crystallization. However, the P2O5/K2O ratio implies distinct mantle source compositions for the two areas. These source regions also have different rare earth element (REE) abundance patterns. The sequence of fractionated lavas differs for the two areas and indicates earlier fractionation of apatite and titanomagnetite in the lavas from 95oW. The mantle source regions for these two areas are interpreted to be depleted in incompatible (and volatile?) elements, although the source region beneath 95oW is less severely depleted in La and K. -Authors |
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| ProdID: | 70011932 |
| Citation Author: | Clague, D. A.; Frey, F. A.; Thompson, G.; Rindge, S. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Geophysical Research |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Minor and trace element geochemistry of volcanic rocks dredged from the Galapagos spreading center: role of crystal fractionation and mantle heterogeneity.; 1981; Article; Journal; Journal of Geophysical Research; Clague, D. A.; Frey, F. A.; Thompson, G.; Rindge, S. |
| Citation Start Page: | 9469 |
| Citation Volume: | 86 |
| Citation Year: | 1981 |
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| Text: | Minor and trace element geochemistry of volcanic rocks dredged from the Galapagos spreading center: role of crystal fractionation and mantle heterogeneity.; 1981; Article; Journal; Journal of Geophysical Research; Clague, D. A.; Frey, F. A.; Thompson, G.; Rindge, S. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1981 00:00 -0600 |
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