Abstract
Raman spectra of a single crystal of hydrous Fo89- ringwoodite have been measured in a diamond-anvil cell at room temperature to 60 GPa. Strong peaks corresponding to asymmetric and symmetric stretching vibrations of the SiO4 tetrahedra are observed at 796 and 841 cm-1 respectively. Additional bands occur in the range 709-939 and 100-250 cm-1. The SiO4 stretching modes of the spinel structure shift continuously up to 60 GPa. Near 40 GPa new Raman bands emerge in the region 550-680 cm-1 gaining intensity to the maximum pressure, a change that is reversible on pressure release. This pressure-induced modification in the structure appears to be related to structural complexity generated by both Fe and proton substitution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-1-17-4 |
Journal | Geophysical Research Letters |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geophysics
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)