Open-System Behavior in the Formation of Oceanic Cumulates

9402436 Elthon PIs观测到中开曼隆起（MCR）堆积辉长岩共存矿物的同位素不平衡。他们的初步数据表明，奇异的间质流体可能是这些岩石组成上奇怪特征的主要原因。在这个项目中，Pis将对这些岩石进行详细的电子和离子探针研究。这将使pi能够表征这种“外来”流体。他们

9402436 Elthon The PIs observed isotopic disequilibrium between coexisting minerals of cumulate gabbros from the Mid-Cayman Rise (MCR). Their preliminary data indicate that exotic, interstitial fluid may be responsible for much of the compositionally strange features that characterize these rocks. In this project the Pis will undertake a detailed electron and ion probe study of these rocks. This will allow the PIs to characterize such an "exotic" fluid. `em