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  • Title: Phase Transitions Between beta and ggr (Mg, Fe)2SiO4 in the Earth's Mantle: Mechanisms and Rheological Implications.
    Author: Rubie DC, Brearley AJ.
    Journal: Science; 1994 Jun 03; 264(5164):1445-8. PubMed ID: 17838430.
    Abstract:
    The mechanisms of the phase transformations between the spinel (gamma) and modified spinel (beta) polymorphs of Mg(2)SiO(4) have been studied experimentally between 15 and 20 gigapascals and 800 degrees to 950 degrees C. The gamma to beta transformation occurs by a shear mechanism, whereas the beta to gamma transformation involves grain-boundary nucleation and interface-controlled growth. These contrasting mechanisms are a consequence of the number of independent slip systems that are available in the respective crystal structures. This result leads to the prediction that in subduction zones and perhaps also rising plumes in the Earth's mantle, the gamma to beta transformation should be accompanied by a transient reduction in strength.
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