Some aspects of the geochemistry of yttrium and the lanthanides
Recent data on the relative abundances of the lanthanides and yttrium in meteorites, basaltic rocks, granitic rocks and sedimentary rocks are reviewed. It is shown that the data are inadequate to substantiate or to disprove Taylor's derivation from these data of a 1:1 abundance ratio of basaltic to granitic rocks in the continental crust. Graphs are given to illustrate the variation of lanthanides in minerals with paragenesis. Both the paragenesis and the crystal chemistry of minerals affect the composition of the lanthanides.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1965 |
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Title | Some aspects of the geochemistry of yttrium and the lanthanides |
DOI | 10.1016/0016-7037(65)90029-3 |
Authors | Michael Fleischer |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta |
Index ID | 70010603 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |