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Stackhouse, S., Brodholt, J.P. and Price, G.D. (2006). Elastic anisotropy of FeSiO3 end-members of the perovskite and post-perovskite phases. Geophysical Research Letters 33: doi: 10.1029/2005GL023887. issn: 0094-8276. |
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The athermal elastic constants of the perovskite and post-perovskite polymorphs of pure end-member FeSiO3 were calculated from ab initio calculations. We predict that incorporating ten mole percent FeSiO3 together with four mole percent Al2O3 into MgSiO3 reduces the perovskite to post-perovskite phase transition pressure by 5 GPa. Small changes in the seismic properties of the post-perovskite phase due to the incorporation of iron and alumina are compatible with observations for the lower mantle. MgSiO3 post-perovskite enriched in fifty percent or more iron may be responsible for ultra-low velocity zones at the base of the mantle. |
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Mineralogy and Petrology, Mineral and crystal chemistry, Mineral Physics, Elasticity and anelasticity, Tectonophysics, Earth's interior, composition and state (1212, 7207, 7208, 8105) |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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