(Login DEPREM) Forum Owner Posted Mar 12, 2005 2:25 AM
Q#1: What the stable mineral assemblage depend on?
A#1: It depend on temperature, pressure and bulk composition.
Q#2: What is the main serpentine mineral in ultramafic rocks metamorphosed under moderate temperature, and when it stable?
A#2: Antigorite is the main serpentine mineral in ultramafic rocks metamorphosed under moderate temperature, and it stable to temperatures of 620-720¢ªC at depths between 30 and 150 km.
Q#3: What is the temperatures of Moho beneath the arc and backarc of mantle?
A#3: Moho temperatures beneath the arc and backarc of mantle are significantly higher, above 800¢ªC.