Large calcium isotope fractionations by zeolite minerals from Iceland

Claire J. Nelson; Andrew D. Jacobson; Gabriella D. Kitch; Tobias B. Weisenberger

doi:10.1038/s43247-021-00274-9

Communications Earth & Environment (Oct 2021)

Large calcium isotope fractionations by zeolite minerals from Iceland

Claire J. Nelson,
Andrew D. Jacobson,
Gabriella D. Kitch,
Tobias B. Weisenberger

Affiliations

Claire J. Nelson: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University
Andrew D. Jacobson: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University
Gabriella D. Kitch: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Northwestern University
Tobias B. Weisenberger: Breiðdalsvík Research Centre, University of Iceland

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-021-00274-9
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2, no. 1
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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Calcium isotope ratios of Icelandic zeolites bracket those for host basalt and appear to control the Ca ratios of hydrothermal fluids and calcite, which could indicate their potential for use as a low-grade geothermometer

Published in Communications Earth & Environment

ISSN: 2662-4435 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Geology; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Environmental sciences
Website: https://www.nature.com/commsenv/

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