Magmas are the Largest Repositories and Carriers of Earth's Redox Processes

Cicconi MR, Le Losq C, Moretti R, Neuville DR (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Elements Mineralogical Society of America

Book Volume: 16

Pages Range: 173-178

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.2138/gselements.16.3.173

Abstract

Magma is the most important chemical transport agent throughout our planet. This paper provides an overview of the interplay between magma redox, major element chemistry, and crystal and volatile content, and of the influence of redox on the factors that drive igneous system dynamics. Given the almost infinite combinations of temperature, pressure, and chemical compositions relevant to igneous petrology, we focus on the concepts and methods that redox geochemistry provides to understand magma formation, ascent, evolution and crystallization. Particular attention i s paid to the strong and complex interplay between melt structure and chemistry, and to the influence that redox conditions have on melt properties, crystallization mechanisms and the solubility of volatile components.

Authors with CRIS profile

Maria Rita Cicconi Lehrstuhl für Glas und Keramik (WW3)

Involved external institutions

University of Paris 4 - Paris-Sorbonne / Université paris IV Paris-Sorbonne FR France (FR)

How to cite

APA:

Cicconi, M.R., Le Losq, C., Moretti, R., & Neuville, D.R. (2020). Magmas are the Largest Repositories and Carriers of Earth's Redox Processes. Elements, 16(3), 173-178. https://doi.org/10.2138/gselements.16.3.173

MLA:

Cicconi, Maria Rita, et al. "Magmas are the Largest Repositories and Carriers of Earth's Redox Processes." Elements 16.3 (2020): 173-178.

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